A restriction code may be placed on any type of driver license. This is not meant to interfere with an individual’s driving but to make the individual a better driver. Individuals who wish to have a restriction code removed should contact their local driver license office.
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More than just a list of current legislation related to motor vehicles, the Florida Vehicle Code can be a valuable resource for drivers and vehicle owners. It also spells out your rights and responsibilities in a wide range of issues, from insurance and titling to accident procedures and licensing regulations.
The vehicle code is part of the Florida Statutes, which are updated periodically. The Motor Vehicle part of the statutes is found in Title XXIII, which comprises chapters 316 through 325.
The following is a sampling of the information you'll find in each chapter:
Chapter 316―State Uniform Traffic Control
- Accident reporting procedure and responsibility
- On-road driving laws and traffic regulations
- Speed limits and zones
- Parking rules
- Types of vehicles allowed on public roads
- Vehicle safety equipment requirements, including lamps, brakes, and horns
- Towing requirements
- Safety belt usage
- Traffic citation regulations
Chapter 317―Off-Highway Vehicle Titling
- Titling regulations and record requirements, including fees and application processes, for off-highway vehicles
Chapter 318―Disposition of Traffic Infractions
- How to deal with a traffic infraction, including appeals, fees, and limitations
- Parking violation procedures
Chapter 319―Title Certificates
- How to apply for a title
- Transfer and duplicate titles, including fees
- Lien regulations
- odometer fraud and reporting
Chapter 320―Motor Vehicle Licenses
- Vehicle registration procedures and regulations
- License plates, including transfers, sticker renewals, and vanity plates
- License taxes and surcharges
- Mobile home standards and inspection procedures
- Dealer registration and plates
Chapter 321―Highway Patrol
- Powers and responsibilities of highway patrol department and officers
- Personnel and rank classifications
- Traffic accident investigation standards
- Public records regulations
Chapter 322―Drivers' Licenses
- Licensing regulations and procedures
- Identification cards information
- Application process and testing procedures
- License classifications
Chapter 323―Wrecker Operators
- Regulations for approved wrecker operators
- Penalties for operating outside the approved system
Chapter 324―Financial Responsibility
- Minimum insurance coverage requirements
- Proof of insurance coverage
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Whenever you need or want to check the status of your driver's license, you can order a driving record report. This record will spell out if your driver's license is currently valid. Should your license have been revoked or suspended, the report will indicate that according to what's on record at the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. This report will also show points against your license and, in some cases, information on any accidents you have had.
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Driver License Endorsements and Restrictions
Endorsements
Individuals may apply for an endorsement to be placed on their driver license. Depending on the type of endorsement, an individual may be required to provide additional information, complete a separate application, or pass a knowledge test specific to the type of endorsement the individual is seeking.
The types of endorsements an individual can apply for are listed in the chart below:
| Endorsement Code | Description |
|---|---|
| H | Authorizes the transportation of hazardous material (CDL only) |
| N | Authorizes the operation of a tank vehicle (CDL or CLP only) |
| P | Authorizes the operation of a vehicle transporting passengers (CDL or CLP only) |
| S | Authorizes the operation of a school bus (CDL or CLP only) |
| T | Authorizes towing two (double) or three (triple) trailers over a specified weight |
| X | Authorizes the operation of a combination of hazardous material and tank vehicle (CDL only) |
Restrictions
A restriction code may be placed on any type of driver license. This is not meant to interfere with an individual’s driving but to make the individual a better driver. Individuals who wish to have a restriction code removed should contact their local driver license office.
Florida License Restriction Codes
The chart below describes the most common types of restrictions that may be placed on a driver license:
Drivers License Restrictions Codes
| Restriction Code | Description |
|---|---|
| A | With corrective lenses |
| B | A licensed driver 21 years of age or older must be in the front seat |
| C | Daytime driving only |
| D | Speed not to exceed 45 mph |
| E | No manual transmission equipped CMV |
| F | Must hold valid learner license to MM/DD/YY |
| G | TRC 545.424 applies until MM/DD/YY |
| H | Vehicle not to exceed 26,000 lbs. GVWR |
| I | Motorcycle not to exceed 250cc |
| J | Licensed motorcycle operator 21 or over in sight |
| 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 |
| P | Stated on license |
| Q | A licensed driver 21 years of age or older (LOFS) must be in the front seat (vehicle above a Class B) |
| R | A licensed driver 21 years of age or older (LOFS) must be in the front seat (vehicle above a Class C) |
| S | Outside rearview mirror or hearing aid |
| T | Automatic transmission |
| U | Applicable prosthetic devices |
| V | Medical variance documents required |
| W | Power steering |
| X | No cargo in CMV tank vehicle |
| Y | Valid Texas vision or limb waiver required |
| Z | No full air brake equipped CMV |
| P1 | For Class M TRC 545.424 until MM/DD/YY |
| P2 | To/from work/school |
| P3 | To/from work |
| P4 | To/from school |
| P5 | To/from work/school or a licensed driver 21 years of age or older (LOFS) must be in the front seat |
| P6 | To/from work or a licensed driver 21 years of age or older (LOFS) must be in the front seat |
| P7 | To/from school or a licensed driver 21 years of age or older (LOFS) must be in the front seat |
| P8 | With telescopic lens |
| P9 | LOFS 21 or over, bus only |
| P10 | LOFS 21 or over, school bus only |
| P11 | Bus not to exceed 26,000 GVWR |
| P12 | Passenger CMVs restricted to Class C only |
| P13 | LOFS 21 or over in vehicle equip with air brake |
| P14 | Operation Class B exempt vehicle authorized |
| P15 | Operation Class A exempt vehicle authorized |
| P16 | If CMV, school buses (interstate) |
| P17 | If CMV, government vehicles (interstate) |
| P18 | If CMV, only transporting personal property (interstate) |
| P19 | If CMV, transporting corpse/sick/injure (interstate) |
| P20 | If CMV, privately transporting passengers (interstate) |
| P21 | If CMV, fire/rescue (interstate) |
| P22 | If CMV, intra-city zone drivers (interstate) |
| P23 | If CMV, custom harvesting (interstate) |
| P24 | If CMV, transporting bees/hives (interstate) |
| P25 | If CMV, use in oil/water well service/drill |
| P26 | If CMV, for operation of mobile crane |
| P27 | HME Expiration Date MM/DD/YY |
| P28 | FRSI CDL valid MM/DD/YY to MM/DD/YY |
| P29 | FRSI CDL MM/DD/YY–MM/DD/YY or exempt B vehicles |
| P30 | FRSI CDL MM/DD/YY–MM/DD/YY or exempt A vehicles |
| P31 | Class C only; no taxi/bus/emergency vehicle |
| P32 | Other |
| P33 | No passengers in CMV bus |
| P34 | No express or highway driving |
| P35 | Restricted to operation of three–wheeled MC |
| P37 | Occ/Essent need DL-no CMV–see court order |
| P38 | Applicable vehicle devices |
| P39 | Ignition Interlock required |
| P40 | Vehicle not to exceed Class C |