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In order to drive certain types of vehicles with a commercial driver's license (CDL), it may be necessary to add an endorsement

CDL Restrictions. A restriction placed on your commercial driver's license may keep you from operating certain types of vehicles. Common federal CDL restriction codes are listed below: E Restriction: Prohibits you from operating vehicles with a manual transmission. Occurs when you take your skills test in a CMV with automatic transmission. In California, there are more than 5.5 million drivers over the age of 55—and more than 2.5 million of them are 70 or older. While the myriad rules and regulations enforced by the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) apply to drivers of all ages and stages, the state imposes some special requirements and restrictions on older drivers.

CDL Endorsements

After you have satisfied the requirements for a Class A, B, or C commercial driver's license, you may also need to pass additional written and road driving tests to operate special types of commercial motor vehicles.

Below is a list of the federal endorsement codes you may need in addition to your CDL and what tests will be required by your state.

• H Endorsement: Required for vehicles containing hazardous materials.
  • Requires a written knowledge test.
• N Endorsement: Permits you to operate tank vehicles.
  • Requires an additional written knowledge test.
• P Endorsement: Allows you to operate a vehicle that carries over a specified number of passengers (the exact number may depend on your state).
  • Requires written knowledgeANDroad skills tests.
• S Endorsement: Permits theoperation of a school bus.
  • Requires written knowledge AND road skills tests.
  • ALSO requires separate application forms, fees, and background checks. See our guide to passenger and school bus endorsements.
• T Endorsement: Allows you to tow a double or triple trailer.
  • Requires an additional knowledge test.
• X Endorsement: Combination endorsement for HAZMAT and tank vehicles.
  • Requires a written knowledge test.

Check with your state to determine the exact process required for adding an endorsement to your commercial driver license.

CDL Restrictions

A restriction placed on your commercial driver's license may keep you from operating certain types of vehicles.

Common federal CDL restriction codes are listed below:

• E Restriction: Prohibits you from operating vehicles with a manual transmission.
  • Occurs when you take your skills test in a CMV with automatic transmission.
• L Restriction: Prohibitsoperation of a vehicle containing a full air brake system.
  • Occurs if you:
    • Fail the Air Brakes Knowledge Test.
    • Incorrectly identify air brake system components.
    • Fail to properly conduct an air brakes system check.
    • Take the road skill test in a CMV lacking a full air brake system.
• Z Restriction: Also prohibits you from driving a CMV with full air brakes.
  • Occurs if you tested in a vehicle with an air over hydraulic brake system.
• M Restriction: Restricts you to operating a Class B or C passenger vehicle/school bus ONLY.
  • Occurs if you possess a Class A CDL, but earned your passenger/school bus endorsement driving a Class B vehicle.
• N Restriction: Restricts you to operating a Class C passenger vehicle/school bus ONLY.
  • Occurs when you possess a Class B CDL, but earned your passenger/school bus endorsement driving a Class C vehicle.
• Restriction: Prohibits you from driving any Class A vehicle that has a fifth wheel connection.
  • Occurs when you take your skills test in a CMV that has a non-fifth wheel connection, such as a pintle hook.
• V Restriction: Indicates that a medical variance has been reported by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).
  • This may occur, for instance, if you have a vision or diabetic waiver issued by the FMCSA.

Depending on your state, there may be additional restriction codes that can be placed on your CDL license.

Removing a CDL Restriction

If you wish to remove a restriction from your CDL, you may be required to complete or provide:

• Additional written knowledge tests.
• Additional road skills tests.
  • This includes testing in a vehicle meeting the requirements indicated by the restriction.
• Further medical evaluations.
• Payment of additional fees.

The California Vehicle Code

The California Vehicle Code is a rulebook containing all traffic laws. The California Department of Motor Vehicles sells it, but you can get this nearly 1000-page reference for free online.

The California Vehicle Code covers everything to do with the rules of the roads and driving, including:

• Registration and titling of vehicles.
• Anti-theft laws.
• Driver's license procedures and processes.
• Financial responsibility and car insurance.
• Rules of the road.
• Towing and loading rules and regulations.
• Transporting hazardous materials.
• Off-highway/off-road vehicles.
• Bicycle laws and rules.
• Safety regulations.

All of the laws, including those just recently passed, are included and described in the California motor vehicle code.

Other Laws in the CA Motor Vehicle Code

The California Vehicle Code also contains all the laws about motor vehicles themselves, including boats and motorcycles. You'll find information about equipment/mechanical regulations, licensing/age requirements, and registration/titling procedures.

You'll also find the laws covering automotive dealers, farm vehicles, lemon laws, odometer reporting rules, required equipment, and more. If you are thinking about buying a new vehicle or have bought a new vehicle that has turned out defective, reading the California vehicle codes can help you better understand your rights and protections, and the CA lemon law and other related legislation.

Why You Might Need the Vehicle Code

You might need to read the exact wording of a law if you're trying to settle with a car insurance company over a minor traffic accident, or if you have been ticketed and plan to fight it in court.

Seeing the laws spelled out helps make more sense of a traffic violation, even if you are planning to pay the fine. If you need to read the laws regarding a specific infraction, just look it up according to the code numbers referenced on your ticket.

Reading the exact phrasing of the motor vehicle code can help you understand the specific circumstances of your traffic violations and how you may avoiding committing the same infraction in the future.

If you need help fighting your ticket or legal advice, you should consider contacting a lawyer.

Check Your CA Driver's License Status

Ca Dl Restriction Codes

Whenever you need or want to check the status of your California 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 CA driver's license be revoked or suspended, the report will indicate that according to what's on record at the California DMV. This report will also show points held against your driver's license and, in some cases, information on any accidents you have had.

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It's important to remember that accumulating too many minor traffic violations and committing certain major violations can lead to points on your driving record. Too many points can result in a driver's license suspension, California DMV fees, court fines/penalties, and driver improvement requirements.

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