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Nc Dmv License Restriction Codes: FAQs and Answers for NC Drivers



The location of the nearest DMV office can be obtained by consulting the telephone directory under State Government or by contacting DMV via e-mail. Proof of insurance is required in order to obtain a drivers license.


Out-of-State or Out-of-Country DriversResidents from other states or countries may operate vehicles in North Carolina using their drivers licenses. The same restrictions or limitations as imposed by their home states or countries apply in North Carolina.




Nc Dmv License Restriction Codes




Level 1 restrictions apply to persons with limited learner's permits. The driver: Must have the permit in his or her possession; Must have a supervising driver in front seat (parent, guardian or person who signs application for permit); Must have no other person in front seat; Must for first six months, drive only between the hours of 5:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.-- (after first six months, may drive anytime with supervision): Must have all persons in a vehicle use seatbelts or child safety restraints.


Teens at least 15 years old who have received a Driving Eligibility Certificate and a Driver's Education Certificate from an approved driver education course can apply at an NCDMV driver license office for a North Carolina graduated license.


Earning your commercial driver's license (CDL) is the first step towards a flourishing career as a truck driver. The demand for commercial driving workforce is huge: a lot of employers go to great lengths to find CDL drivers. But to advance your career, certain endorsements should be earned and restrictions should be removed. Whether you have a Class A, Class B, or Class C CDL, you will want to know about the different endorsements and restrictions you will face.


An L restriction prohibits the the operation of a vehicle with a full air brake system. If the skills test isn't taken with a full air brake system, air brake systems aren't properly checked, or air brake system components aren't properly identified, an L restriction will be issued. An L restriction will also be issued to drivers that do not pass the air brakes knowledge test.


An M restriction indicates that a driver can only operate a Class B or C passenger vehicle or school bus. If a driver has a Class A CDL, but obtains their passenger endorsement (P) or school bus endorsement (S) in a Class B vehicle, an M restriction will be issued.


An N restriction indicates that a driver can only operate a Class C passenger vehicle or school bus. If a driver has a Class B CDL, but obtains their passenger endorsement (P) or school bus endorsement (S) in a Class C vehicle, an N restriction will be issued.


An O restriction prohibits drivers from driving a Class A vehicle with a fifth wheel connection. An O restriction will be issued if a driver takes the skills test in a Class A vehicle that has a non-fifth wheel connection or pintle hook.


A V restriction is issued when a driver has a medical variance, reported by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). A medical variance includes diabetic, hearing, seizure, or vision impairments.


(A) Except as provided in division (B) of this section and in sections 4510.111 and 4510.16 of the Revised Code, no person whose driver's or commercial driver's license or permit or nonresident operating privilege has been suspended under any provision of the Revised Code, other than Chapter 4509. of the Revised Code, or under any applicable law in any other jurisdiction in which the person's license or permit was issued, shall operate any motor vehicle upon the public roads and highways or upon any public or private property used by the public for purposes of vehicular travel or parking within this state during the period of suspension unless the person is granted limited driving privileges and is operating the vehicle in accordance with the terms of the limited driving privileges.


(B) No person shall operate any motor vehicle upon a highway or any public or private property used by the public for purposes of vehicular travel or parking in this state in violation of any restriction of the person's driver's or commercial driver's license or permit imposed under division (D) of section 4506.10 or under section 4507.14 of the Revised Code.


(C) Upon the request or motion of the prosecuting authority, a noncertified copy of the law enforcement automated data system report or a noncertified copy of a record of the registrar of motor vehicles that shows the name, date of birth, and social security number of a person charged with a violation of division (A) or (B) of this section may be admitted into evidence as prima-facie evidence that the license of the person was under suspension at the time of the alleged violation of division (A) of this section or the person operated a motor vehicle in violation of a restriction at the time of the alleged violation of division (B) of this section. The person charged with a violation of division (A) or (B) of this section may offer evidence to rebut this prima-facie evidence.


(D)(1) Whoever violates division (A) or (B) of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree. The court may impose upon the offender a class seven suspension of the offender's driver's license, commercial driver's license, temporary instruction permit, probationary license, or nonresident operating privilege from the range specified in division (A)(7) of section 4510.02 of the Revised Code.


(2)(a) Except as provided in division (D)(2)(b) or (c) of this section, the court, in addition to any other penalty that it imposes on the offender and if the vehicle is registered in the offender's name and if, within three years of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of or pleaded guilty to one violation of this section or section 4510.111 or 4510.16 of the Revised Code, or a substantially equivalent municipal ordinance, the court, in addition to or independent of any other sentence that it imposes upon the offender, may order the immobilization of the vehicle involved in the offense for thirty days and the impoundment of that vehicle's license plates for thirty days in accordance with section 4503.233 of the Revised Code.


(b) If the vehicle is registered in the offender's name and if, within three years of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of or pleaded guilty to two violations of this section, or any combination of two violations of this section or section 4510.111 or 4510.16 of the Revised Code, or of a substantially similar municipal ordinance, the court, in addition to any other sentence that it imposes on the offender, may order the immobilization of the vehicle involved in the offense for sixty days and the impoundment of that vehicle's license plates for sixty days in accordance with section 4503.233 of the Revised Code.


You must obtain and maintain your CDL in your state of residence. This is normally the state where your regular driver\'s license was issued. If you plan on moving soon, you may want to choose your new state of residence.


To request a restriction, you must provide documentation to justify why it is needed, such as a court order or letter from your employer, school, place of religious worship, or healthcare professional. Any letter you present must be on the letterhead of its source.


Your restricted license order will explain any and all requirements imposed upon you by the court. You may be required to provide DMV with proof that you have met those requirements, in addition to presenting your restricted license order and paying the reinstatement fee, before DMV will issue a restricted driver's license.


Each category of restriction has its own set of conditions for removal. The youth condition can only be satisfied by the passage of time, and people with permanent disabilities will have to adjust to a restricted license. But others can satisfy the conditions with a little effort and some paperwork.


Rules for drivers with low vision vary widely from state to state. Some are arcane, most are complex. The information below is an abridged listing of the rules in effect in each state at the time we last verified. Your low vision Optometrist is often expert in navigating the rules and restrictions placed on driving privileges in your state. For each state, we attempt to show when the rules summarized were current, visual acuity requirements, field of vision requirements, any codified policies regarding the use of bioptic telescopes, miscellaneous notes, and, when practical, the source of the information shown.


Yes. Across the Unites States and Canada, it is perfectly legal to drive with only one functioning eye. You may be required to pass certain tests and prove that you have sufficient peripheral vision to keep yourself and others safe while you are driving. In most cases, your license will be limited to noncommercial vehicles.


INFORMATION FOR SENIOR DRIVERS IN CALIFORNIA: Vision Tests DMV is committed to helping you keep your driver license for as long as you can safely drive. If you are nervous or confused about the vision test, please let the DMV employee know so they can help with any concerns you may have.


(a) An unlimited operator's license shall be issued or retained if the applicant or license holder meets the following visual standards: (1) A minimum visual acuity of 20/40 (Snellen) or equivalent in both eyes or in the better eye with or without corrective lenses; (2) An uninterrupted binocular visual field of at least 140º in the horizontal meridian, or a monocular field of at least 100º in the horizontal meridian; and (3) No evidence of any other visual condition(s) which either alone or in combination will significantly impair driving ability.


(b) A person who has a best corrected visual acuity of worse than 20/40 but at least 20/70 in the better eye, an uninterrupted visual field of not less than 100º in the horizontal meridian, and no other visual condition(s) which alone or in combination will significantly impair driving ability, may be issued an operator's license with vehicle operation limited to daylight only or as otherwise determined by the commission in accordance with the provisions of section 14-36-4 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies. 2ff7e9595c


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