Driving licence codes

Restriction codes on your driving licence

    The codes printed on your driving licence tell you what conditions you must meet to drive.

    The codes and their meanings are as follows:

    01 – eyesight correction
    02 – hearing/communication aid
    10 – modified transmission
    15 – modified clutch
    20 – modified braking systems
    25 – modified accelerator systems
    30 – combined braking and accelerator systems
    35 – modified control layouts
    40 – modified steering
    42 – modified rear-view mirror(s)
    43 – modified driving seats
    44 – modifications to motorbikes
    44 (1) – single operated brake
    44 (2) – (adjusted) hand operated brake (front wheel)
    44 (3) – (adjusted) foot operated brake (back wheel)
    44 (4) – (adjusted) accelerator handle
    44 (5) – (adjusted) manual transmission and manual clutch
    44 (6) – (adjusted) rear-view mirror(s)
    44 (7) – (adjusted) commands (direction indicators, braking light, etc)
    44 (8) – seat height allowing the driver, in sitting position, to have 2 feet on the road at the same time
    45 – motorbikes only with sidecar
    70 – exchange of licence
    71 – duplicate of licence
    78 – restricted to vehicles with automatic transmission
    79 – restricted to vehicles in conformity with the specifications stated in brackets on your licence
    101 – not for hire or reward (that is, not to make a profit)
    102 – drawbar trailers only
    103 – subject to certificate of competence
    105 – vehicle not more than 5.5 metres long
    106 – restricted to vehicles with automatic transmissions
    107 – not more than 8,250 kilograms
    108 – subject to minimum age requirements
    110 – limited to transporting persons with restricted mobility
    111 – limited to 16 passenger seats
    113 – limited to 16 passenger seats except for automatics
    114 – with any special controls required for safe driving
    115 – organ donor
    118 – start date is for earliest entitlement
    119 – weight limit for vehicle does not apply
    121 – restricted to conditions specified in the Secretary of State’s notice
    122 – valid on successful completion: Basic Moped Training Course
    125 – Tricycles only