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    This document provides an explanation of New York State driver's license classes, endorsements, and restrictions. It lists the different license classes (A, B, C, D, E, etc.) and describes the types of vehicles each class allows a driver to operate. It also defines endorsements that provide additional driving privileges and restrictions that explain a driver's limitations. License classes require a minimum age and correspond to combinations of vehicles or single vehicles of a certain gross weight rating. Endorsements allow for operating specific vehicle types, like school buses or vehicles carrying hazardous materials. Restrictions explain medical or skills-based limitations on a driver's license.

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    This document provides an explanation of New York State driver's license classes, endorsements, and restrictions. It lists the different license classes (A, B, C, D, E, etc.) and describes the types of vehicles each class allows a driver to operate. It also defines endorsements that provide additional driving privileges and restrictions that explain a driver's limitations. License classes require a minimum age and correspond to combinations of vehicles or single vehicles of a certain gross weight rating. Endorsements allow for operating specific vehicle types, like school buses or vehicles carrying hazardous materials. Restrictions explain medical or skills-based limitations on a driver's license.

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    This document provides an explanation of New York State driver's license classes, endorsements, and restrictions. It lists the different license classes (A, B, C, D, E, etc.) and describes the types of vehicles each class allows a driver to operate. It also defines endorsements that provide additional driving privileges and restrictions that explain a driver's limitations. License classes require a minimum age and correspond to combinations of vehicles or single vehicles of a certain gross weight rating. Endorsements allow for operating specific vehicle types, like school buses or vehicles carrying hazardous materials. Restrictions explain medical or skills-based limitations on a driver's license.

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    CDL-101 (12/05)

    New York State Department of Motor Vehicles

    EXPLANATION OF LICENSE CLASSES, ENDORSEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS


    www.nysdmv.com

    DRIVER LICENSE CLASS DESCRIPTION


    License Class (Minimum

    Vehicle Type Examples

    Age)
    A
    (21)

    Combination such as
    tractor- trailer or truck-trailer

    B
    (21)
    (18 restricted to NYS; No
    HazMat; No School Bus)
    CDL C
    (21)
    (18 restricted to NYS;
    No HazMat; No School Bus)
    Non-CDL C
    (18)

    ***

    ***
    (18;

    DJ
    (16)
    E
    (18)

    Gross combination weight rating (GCWR) of more than 26,000 lbs., provided the gross
    vehicle weight rating (GVWR) or GCWR of vehicle(s) being towed is more than 10,000 lbs.

    GVWR of more than 26,000 lbs. OR tractor portion of the tractor/trailer combination.
    Class B may tow vehicles with a GVWR of 10,000 lbs. or less, or may tow a vehicle of more
    than 10,000 lbs. providing the GCWR is not more than 26,000 lbs.
    GVWR of 26,000 lbs. or less that:
    - transports 15 or more passengers OR
    - transports passengers under Article 19-A of the V&T Law OR
    - carries Hazardous Materials (Class C may tow vehicles with a GVWR of 10,000 lbs. or less, or
    may tow a vehicle of more than 10,000 lbs. providing the GCWR is not more than 26,000 lbs.)

    Single such as heavy


    single unit truck
    !

    Single such as single unit


    truck or bus

    Single such as farm


    vehicles

    17 with Student Certificate


    of Completion)

    Vehicle Descriptions

    Single such as passenger


    cars and light trucks

    Single

    Single such as taxi and


    livery

    GVWR to 26,000 lbs. or less. May tow vehicles with a GVWR of 10,000 lbs. or less or
    may tow a vehicle of more than 10,000 lbs. providing a GCWR is not over 26,000 lbs.

    !
    !
    !
    !
    !

    GVWR of 26,000 lbs. or less.


    May tow a vehicle with a GVWR of 10,000 lbs. or less; or may tow a vehicle of more
    than 10,000 lbs. providing the GCWR is not over 26,000 lbs.
    Limited use automobiles
    Class B and/or Class C limited use motorcycles
    Recreational vehicles with a GVWR of 26,000 lbs. or less

    !
    !

    GVWR of 10,000. lbs. or less


    May tow a vehicle of 3,000 lbs. or less.

    GVWR of 26,000 lbs. or less used to transport 14 or less passengers for hire and
    does not fall under 19-A
    May tow a vehicle with a GVWR of 10,000 lbs. or less, and may tow a vehicle of more
    than 10,000 lbs. providing the GCWR is not over 26,000 lbs.
    RV GVWR 26,000 lbs. or less

    !
    !

    !
    !

    Limited use automobiles


    Class B and/or Class C limited use motorcycles

    M
    (18; 17 with Student Certificate Motorcycle
    of Completion); MJ (16)

    LICENSE ENDORSEMENTS Endorsements give you extra driving privileges. License endorsement codes are printed on the front of your license on the
    line under the Sex field, after the letter E. An explanation of any endorsements you have is printed on the back of your photo license document.
    Endorsements
    F
    G
    H
    M
    N
    P
    R
    S
    T
    W*
    X
    Z

    Farm Class A Vehicles***


    Farm Class B Vehicles ***
    Hazardous Materials**
    Metal Coil
    Tank Vehicles
    Passenger Transport

    CLIENT
    ID NO.

    LICENSE
    TYPE

    CLASS

    Recreational Vehicles GVWR over 26,000 lbs.


    School Bus
    Doubles/Triples
    Tow Truck ***
    Tank/Hazmat

    Farm/Hazmat

    LICENSE RESTRICTION CODES (Non-Commercial and Commercial)

    ENDORSEMENTS

    RESTRICTIONS

    License restrictions explain your driving limitations. License restriction codes are printed on the front of your license on the line under the Sex, Eye and Height
    fields, after the letter R. An explanation of any restrictions you have is printed on the back of your photo license document:
    A Accel Left of Brake
    P Power Brakes
    H Limited to Employment
    L2 No Air Brakes Class B VEH
    Q Power Steering
    A1 Temporary Visitor
    M
    Pass Restricted to Class B VEH
    I
    Limited Use Auto MAX 40 MPH
    R Built Up Seat/Ped/Shoe
    A2 Limited Use Ending Date (for
    I1 Limited Use MCY MAX 40 MPH
    N
    Pass Restricted to Class C VEH
    T CMV Tractor Only
    Graduated Jr. License)
    I2 Limited Use MCY MAX 30 MPH
    N1 No Vehicle Designed for 15 or
    U Hand-Operated Brake
    A3 Municipal Vehicles/School Bus Only. I3 Limited Use MCY MAX 20 MPH
    More Adult Passengers
    V Foot-Oper Parking Brake
    B Corrective Lenses
    I4 Three Wheel MCY
    N2 No Vehicle Designed for 8 or
    X Full Hand Control
    C Mechanical Aid
    More Adult Passengers
    K CDL Intrastate Only (No operation
    Y Shoulder Harness Use
    D Prosthetic Device
    outside NYS for commerce.)
    O
    TRK/TRLR COMBI Only
    Z Wheel Spinner
    E Automatic Trans
    L No Air Brakes
    01 TRUCK/TRL COMBI/TRUCK
    3 Telescopic Lens 3
    F Hearing Aid or Full-View Mirror
    L1 No Air Brakes Class A VEH
    Not Over 26,000 GVWR
    5 No Limtd Access Rds
    G Daylight Driving Only

    NOTE: If you would like to change your license class, or if you have any questions concerning the license classes, license endorsements or license
    restrictions, contact any Motor Vehicles office.
    trucks with S endorsement are valid until the next DMV document is issued (e.g. renewal, duplicate), then converted to W.
    * Tow
    See
    HAZMAT Manual (CDL-11) for requirements.
    **
    7/26/05, a Class D license is valid to operate vehicles for which a Non-CDL C license was previously required. Applicants for an original
    *** Effective
    Non-CDL C license will receive a Class D license; however, applicants seeking Farm (F) (G), and/or Tow Truck (W) endorsements will continue to receive
    a Non-CDL C license until programming changes are complete.

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