Iowa Administrative Code
Agency 761 - Transportation Department
Driver Licenses
Chapter 605 - License Issuance
Rule 761-605.8 - Restrictions
Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 13, December 25, 2024
Restrictions shall be coded on the face of the driver's license and explained in text on the back of the driver's license. For purposes of this rule, "CMV" means commercial motor vehicle.
(1) For all licenses. The following restrictions may apply to any driver's license:
B-Corrective lenses required
C-Mechanical aid (as detailed in the restriction on the back of the card)
D-Prosthetic aid (as detailed in the restriction on the back of the card)
F-Left and right outside rearview mirrors
G-No driving when headlights required
H-Temporary restricted license or permit (work permit)
I-Ignition interlock required
J-Restrictions on the back of card
S-SR required (proof of financial responsibility for the future)
T-Medical report required at renewal
U-Not valid for 2-wheel vehicle
W-Restricted commercial driver's license (CDL)
Y-Intermediate license
(2) For a noncommercial driver's license. The following restrictions apply only to a noncommercial driver's license:
8-Special instruction permit
9-Passenger restriction for intermediate license
Q-No interstate or freeway driving
(3) For a commercial driver's license. The following restrictions apply to a commercial driver's license:
E-No manual transmission equipped CMV
K-Intrastate only
L-No air brake equipped CMV
M-No Class A passenger vehicle
N-No Class A and B passenger vehicle
O-No tractor trailer CMV
V-Medical variance
Z-No full air brake equipped CMV
(4) For a commercial learner's permit. The following restrictions apply to a commercial learner's permit.
K-Intrastate only
L-No air brake equipped CMV
M-No Class A passenger vehicle
N-No Class A and B passenger vehicle
P-No passengers in CMV bus
V-Medical variance
X-No cargo in CMV tank vehicle
(5) Special licenses. A numbered restriction will designate a special driver's license using these codes:
1-Motorcycle instruction permit
2-Noncommercial instruction permit (vehicle less than 16,001 gross vehicle weight rating)
3-Commercial learner's permit
4-Chauffeur's instruction permit
5-Motorized bicycle license
6-Minor's restricted license
7-Minor's school license
(6) Additional information.
This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code chapter 321A and sections 321.177, 321.178, 321.180, 321.180A, 321.180B, 321.186, 321.188, 321.189, 321.193, 321.194, 321.215, 321J.4, and 321J.20.