In certain cases, a number of restrictions may be placed onto your drivers license. Restrictions may limit your driving privileges to operating a certain type of motor vehicles or driving only under specific conditions. Restriction codes vary between states and you can always check the codes specific to your state by contacting the Department of Motor Vehicles in your states. Don't confuse these restrictions with the regular permit and license restrictions that apply to your permit or license under the graduated license law.

Restrictions Codes List

In order to provide you with an example of what the drivers license restriction codes may be like, here is a list of restrictions that work in Wyoming. Drivers license restriction may be different in your state, please make sure to check your state-specific restrictions:

• B restriction. Requires corrective lenses to be worn while operating a motor vehicle.
• C restriction. A license holder may ONLY operate a motor vehicle specially equipped with certain mechanical aids. Special equipment may include special brakes, hand controls and/or other adaptive devices.
• D restriction. Requires the license holder to wear an artificial limb while operating a motor vehicle.
• E restriction. Allows ONLY the operation of a motor vehicle with an automatic transmission.
• F restriction. Allows ONLY the operation of a motor vehicle equipped with both left and right outside rear view mirrors.
• G restriction. Restricts driving to daylight hours. No driving after sunset is permitted.
• I restriction. Allows for restrictions not covered by other more specific restriction codes. It may involve a restriction, for instance, on mileage, speed, or alcohol or drug use following a doctor’s medical regimen.
• J restriction. Makes a driver license issued without a photo valid.
• K restriction. Limits a commercial driver to operating a commercial vehicle intrastate only (within the borders of a state.)
• R restriction. Means the license holder may ONLY operate a “motorcycle” vehicle equipped with four wheels and only for recreation.
• Y restriction. Means the license holder must submit a Driver Vision Evaluation form, completed by an eye specialist, every year.
• Z restriction. Means the license holder must submit a Driver Medical Evaluation form, completed by a physician or medical specialist, every year.

California driving records can be a little confusing. You may wonder what a vehicle code violation on your record means, or what it means to your insurance rates. To find out the meaning of each code, see the charts below, organized by the number of points they add to your record. California Drivers License Restriction Code 64 Average ratng: 3,9/5 6082 reviews The Department of Motor Vehicles is responsible for monitoring the driver. A California driver license (DL) is a card which gives you permission to operate a motor vehicle.

One or more drivers license restrictions may be placed onto your drivers license. You can always check the restriction codes in the official drivers manual or by calling your nearest DMV office.

Provisional Drivers License Restrictions

Provisional drivers license restrictions are somewhat different from the restriction codes that are provided above. Provisional drivers license restrictions mandate that teen drivers go through a number of stages when applying for a drivers license as opposed to being granted full driving privileges right away. In most cases, an applicant would start by taking a drivers permit test and receiving a learners permit. This permit must be held for a certain period of time and a number of permit restrictions apply during this stage. Once this requirement is met, an applicant may take a drivers test and receive a provisional drivers license. Unlike a permit, a provisional drivers license allows unsupervised driving, but still holds a number of restrictions that limit the drivers ability to operate a vehicle. The most common provisional drivers license restrictions are as following:

• Curfew. A drivers is not allowed to operate a vehicle during certain hours.
• Passenger restrictions. A provisional license holder may only carry a limited number of passengers. Sometimes the age of passengers is also limited by law.
• Seat belts restrictions. In most states, everyone in the vehicle operated by a provisional license holder must wear a seat belt.
• Cell phones. By now, cell phone usage while driving is banned in most states.

Failure to observe provisional license restrictions may incur a number of penalties on top of a regular fine. In some cases, the driving privilege is suspended for a short period of time, on others it is withdrawn altogether.

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COVID-19 Effects on Licensing Services

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, state DMVs nationwide have closed driver licensing offices, extended license and registration expiration dates, and/or limited the transactions they are processing. Residents are strongly encouraged to use the DMV's online services. Follow the DMV's recent updates for the latest information.

Applying for a California Driver's License

How to get a driver's license with the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV):

• Visit your local CA DMV office.
• Complete a Driver License or Identification Card Application.
• Provide proof of your identity, Social Security Number, and residency.
• Pay the $37 driver's license fee.
• Pass the written test.
• Pass the road test.
• For more details on the California licensing requirements, please see below.

California residents who cannot provide proof of legal presence in the U.S. are now able to get a CA driver's license. Please visit our CA AB-60 Law page for regulations and required documents for an AB 60 license.

New to California?

Find all the information you need to finish your moving requirements with the DMV.

You must apply for a California driver license within 10 days of establishing residency in the state.

Residency is generally established when you take part in situations or benefits generally not extended to nonresidents, such as:

“Apply for Your CA License' below (including taking the written exam).

Note, however, that the California DMV will most likely waive your driving exam if you already hold a license* UNLESS your license is from another country (see our section on non-citizens below).

If you've never been licensed before, you will be given a permit once you pass your written permit test so you can practice driving before your driving test.

If you've been licensed before, skip the learner's permit section.

* Waived driving exams are at the discretion of the California DMV, so be prepared to take one if they ask you to.

Types of California Driver's Licenses

California has the following full, noncommercial driver's licenses:

• Class C:
  • The Class C license allows you to drive regular, noncommercial passenger cars and trucks.
• Noncommercial Class A:
  • The Noncommercial Class A license covers not-for-hire travel trailers weighing more than 10,000 lbs, fifth-wheel travel trailers weighing more than 15,000 lbs, and livestock trailers weighing more than 10,000 lbs but no more than 15,000 lbs.
• Noncommercial Class B:
  • You can drive a house car (RV or motor home) up to 45 feet (no longer).

If you need another type of license, check out the following pages:

• Teen Drivers
  • Covers CA's GDL process, including Driver's Ed requirements, provisional permits, and provisional licenses.
• Motorcycles
  • CA offers M1 and M2 licenses for motorcyclists.
• Commercial Vehicles
  • Find out how to get your Class A, B, and C commercial driver license (CDL), as well as how to add endorsements.

California Driver's License Requirements

CA REAL ID License Update

The California DMV has begun issuing federally-compliant REAL ID driver’s licenses in addition to standard non-compliant driver’s licenses. The REAL ID allows you to use your license for domestic travel and entry into federal and military buildings after October 1, 2021. You can choose to receive either a REAL ID or a standard driver's license—details are outlined below.

Before heading to the DMV, find out whether you need to apply for a new license.

You DO need a new California driver license if:

• You're a long-time CA resident who's never been licensed.
• You're new to California and want to:
  • Apply for a California driver's license.
  • Transfer an out-of-state license.
• You plan to operate any of the Noncommercial Class A and B vehicles described above (“Types of CA Driver Licenses').
• You have legal presence in the state and country.
  • You do not need a new California driver license if you possess a diplomatic driver license issued by the U.S. Department of State.

You do NOTneed a California driver license if:

• You're 18 years old or older and visiting CA with a valid out-of-state driver's license.
• You're an active military member or dependent stationed in California, as long as you have a valid out-of-state license and you haven't established CA residency.
• You operate farm vehicles off public highways.
• You only operate registered off-highway vehicles and snowmobiles without accessing public roads (other than crossing them.)
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Obtain a California Learner's Permit



“Apply for Your CA Driver's License' below will explain at what point during the application process you 'll receive your learner's permit.You must obtain a learner's permit before getting a full Class C or Noncommercial Class A or B license IF you've never held one of these licenses before.

Apply for Your CA Driver's License

To apply for a new California driver's license, you must not have any discrepancies such as suspensions, revocations, cancellations, or other legal matters preventing you from possessing a valid driver's license. (Learn how to check your driving record.)

Class C License

To apply for your Class C driver's license in California:

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• Make an appointment with your local DMV for the vision and written exams.
  • NOTE: No tests are administered after 30 minutes before closing.
• Complete the Driver License or Identification Card Application.
  • This form isn't available online. You can pick one up at the DMV or call the DMV's Automated Telephone Service at (800) 777-0133 to have one mailed to you.
• Provide proof of your Social Security number*, such as your:
  • Social Security card.
  • Military ID card.
• Provide proof of your full and true name. The CA DMV provides a list of documents, including documents that show:
  • Marriage or verification of domestic partnership formation.
  • Dissolution of marriage or domestic partnership.
  • Name change. (Must include original and new names.)
• Provide 1 document (original or certified) that proves your birth date and legal presence from the state's list of documents, which includes:
  • U.S. birth certificate.
  • U.S. passport.
• Present proof of California residency; either:
  • 2 documents for a non-compliant driver's license.
  • 2 documents for a REAL ID-compliant license (the DMV provides a list to choose from).
• Have your thumbprint taken.
• Have your photo taken.
• Pass the vision exam.
• Pay the $37 fee.
• Pass the written permit test.
  • The written exam consists of questions on traffic laws and signs. You have 3 chances to pass.

* If you're a non-citizen who's legally present but doesn't have an SSN, or you're not eligible for an SSN, you're exempt from this requirement. Learn more at “Getting a California Driver's License as a Non-Citizen' below.

At this point—and once you pass your written test— the California DMV will issue you a learner's permit (if applicable). Use this permit to practice for your driving test. You must practice with a licensed driver who holds the same class of license and is at least 18 years old.

There is no minimum time you must hold the learner's permit. If you think you're ready, you can schedule a driving test as early as the next day.

Take Your Driving Test

Now it's time to move on to your driving test:

• Make an appointment with the California DMV.
  • Appointments are mandatory for this test.
• Show up with a vehicle and:
  • Proof of registration.
  • Proof of insurance.

Note that:

• You have 3 chances to pass the driving test.
• There is no minimum waiting period between driving tests, but you must make an appointment for each one.
• The first test is included in your application fee; each test after that costs $7.

Once you pass your driving exam, you'll receive a temporary driver's license that's good for 60 days. The DMV mails your permanent license; if you don't receive it within 60 days, contact the DMV at (800) 777-0133 to check the status.

Noncommercial Class A or B License

You'll apply for a Noncommercial Class A or B license the same way you would apply for a Class C license (see above), with just a few exceptions.

• You'll complete the Commercial Driver's License Application.
  • A completed Medical Examination Report (Form MCSA-5876)
    
• Your fee is $37.

Once you meet those requirements, the California DMV will issue your Noncommercial Class A or B permit. The same practicing restrictions apply, only your accompanying driver must have a full Noncommercial Class A or B license.

To upgrade your Noncommercial Class A or B permit to a full license:

• Make an appointment with a CDL office.
• Bring either the Noncommercial Class A or Class B vehicle with you.
• Pass the pre-trip and safety inspections.
• Pass the skills and driving exams.

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After you pass, the DMV will give you an interim license until you receive your permanent driver's license in the mail. If you don't receive your permanent license in 4 weeks, contact the DMV at (800) 777-0133 to check the status.

Non-Citizens and California Driver's Licenses

You will follow the same new California driver's license application process as described above, paying close attention to:

• Your Social Security number*. The DMV might waive this if BOTH of the following apply to you:
  • You are not authorized to work in the country or are otherwise ineligible.
  • You can provide an acceptable birth date/legal presence (BD/LP) document.
• Your birth date/legal presence (BD/LP) document.
  • This document shows your birth date and legal presence in the country.
  • The DMV verifies this document with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
  • The state provides a full list of documents, but examples include:
    • Employment Authorization Card.
    • Valid I-94.
    • Temporary Resident Identification Card.

* Learn more about applying for a SSN at the Social Security Administration's Social Security number website.

Timing is a factor, too. If your BD/LP expires:

• More than 30 days from the day you apply for a driver's license, your application process will move forward normally.
• Fewer than 60 days from the day you apply for a driver's license, you can take all your tests but you won't receive a photo driver's license card until you present another BD/LP document that's valid for 60 days or more from the date of your application.

After you've met all requirements and the USCIS has verified your legal presence, you'll receive your driver's license. Your driver's license is considered a:

• Limited Term (LT) driver's license if your BD/LP expires fewer than 5 years from the date you applied for your license.
• Full driver's license if your BD/LP expires more than 5 years from the date you applied for your license.

NOTE: Again, you do not need a new California driver's license if you possess a valid diplomatic driver license from the U.S. Department of State.

Forms

MCSA-5876

Driver's License Restriction Code

Medical Examination Report
You must submit this medical form when applying for a CDL OR other special vehicle classes (e.g. school buses or farm vehicles) in CA.

This form is provided by your state's agency/department.

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