Driver License Class You May Drive: You May Tow: Exceptions; A. Any single combination of vehicles. Endorsements may be required. Motor vehicles 26,001 or more pounds (GVW) Trailers 10,000 pounds or less. Combination of Class F (tractor) and Class G (trailer) Motorcycles. Endorsements may be required. Regular Driver License (Class D) A Class D License is a regular driver license and is required to operate a passenger vehicle. Click for more information. NOTE: For teens having completed the requirements for the Intermediate Unrestricted License, congratulations! You're 18 and you may now obtain a Regular Class D Driver License.
Non-Commercial Driver Licenses
What is a Regular (Class D) License? A Class D License is a regular driver license and is required to operate a passenger vehicle. A Class D vehicle is defined as any vehicle, or any combination of vehicles, with a gross vehicle weight rating of 26,000 pounds or less, as long as: The vehicle is not. Driver’s licenses are classified by the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of your vehicle. Drivers seeking a basic license to operate a car in Illinois are issued a Class D license. Below, you will see all of the driver’s license classifications in the state of Illinois. Class A: a combination of 2 or more vehicles, including a trailer(s) in excess of 10,000 lbs., articulated buses with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) exceeding 26,000 lbs., and all vehicles authorized to be driven under Class B and C, or with a regular driver’s license, Class D.
CLASS E: Any non-commercial motor vehicles with Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) less than 26,001 pounds, including passenger cars, 15 passenger vans including the driver, trucks or recreational vehicles and two or three wheel motor vehicles 50 cc or less, such as mopeds or small scooters. (see below). Farmers and drivers of authorized emergency vehicles who are exempt from obtaining a commercial driver license must obtain a Class E driver license.
Class E driver license restrictions for individuals under 21:
- 16 year olds can only drive between 6 a.m. and 11 p.m., unless accompanied by a licensed driver who is at least 21 years old and occupies the front passenger seat, or the driver is traveling to or from work.
- 17 year olds Can only drive between 5 a.m. and 1 a.m., unless accompanied by a licensed driver who is at least 21 years old and occupies the front passenger seat, or the driver is traveling to or from work.
CLASS ELearner’s License: Motor vehicles less than 8,000 pounds
- A learner’s license has the following conditions:
- Must have a licensed driver at least 21 years old occupying the closest seat to the right of the driver;
- Can only drive during daylight hours during the first three months from the original issue date and until 10:00 p.m., thereafter; and
- Are not allowed to operate motorcycles.
Motorcycles
For those authorized to operate motorcycle, the following abbreviation will appear on the front of the driver license under the expiration date: MOTORCYCLE ALSO or MOTORCYCLE ONLY.
Previous Credential
the following abbreviation will appear on the front of the driver license under the expiration date: “MOTORCYCLE ALSO” or “MOTORCYCLE ONLY.”
New Credential
On the new credential, available in select locations starting in August 2017, motorcycle endorsements will no longer be spelled out on the front of Florida driver licenses. Motorcycle Also and Motorcycle Only endorsements have been added and are designated by an “A” or “O” in the endorsement field (“END”) located on the front of the card. They are also indicated by a “A-MTRCL Also” or “O-MTRCL Only” on the back of the card in the endorsement field (“END”).
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Military
For military servicemembers and families, important information and assistance is available here.
Commercial Driver Licenses (CDL)
CLASS A: Trucks or truck combinations weighing with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of 26,001 lbs. or more, provided towed vehicle is more than 10,000 lbs.
CLASS B: Straight trucks weighing 26,001 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating or more.
CLASS C: Vehicles transporting placardable amounts of hazardous materials, or vehicles designed to transport more than 15 persons including the driver with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of less than 26,001 lbs.
CDL Exemptions
The following persons are exempt from the requirements to obtain a commercial driver license:
- Drivers of authorized emergency vehicles that are equipped with extraordinary audible warning devices that display red or blue lights and are on call to respond to emergencies;or
- Military personnel driving military vehicles; or
- Farmers transporting farm supplies or farm machinery, or transporting agricultural products to or from the first place of storage or processing or directly to or from market, within 150 miles of their farm; or
- Drivers of recreational vehicles used for recreational purposes; or
- Drivers who operate straight trucks (single units) that are exclusively transporting their own tangible personal property which is not for sale.
- An employee of a publicly owned transit system who is limited to moving vehicles for maintenance or parking purposes exclusively within the restricted-access confines of a transit system’s property.
Driver License Restrictions, Endorsements and Designations
Restrictions
Code | Descriptor | Explanation |
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A | A–Corr Lenses | Corrective Lenses: The driver must wear contact lenses or glasses to meet vision requirements. |
B | B–Outside Mirror | Outside Rearview Mirror: An outside rearview mirror must be affixed to the left side of any vehicle driven by a driver with this restriction. |
C | C–Business Purposes | Business Purposes Only: The driver is limited to driving which is necessary to maintain livelihood, including driving to and from work, necessary on-the-job driving, driving for educational purposes, driving to and from church, or for medical purposes. |
D | D–Employment Purposes | Employment Purposes Only: The driver is limited to driving to and from work and any necessary on-the-job driving required by an employer or occupation. |
E | E–Daylight Drive Only | Daylight Driving Only: The driver is limited to daylight driving only. |
F | F–Auto Transmission | Automatic Transmission: The driver is restricted from operating a standard transmission vehicle. |
G | G–Power Steering | Power Steering: The driver is limited to operating vehicles with power steering. |
I | I–Dir Signals | Directional Signals: The driver may not operate any vehicle without functioning turn signals. |
J | K-Steering Wheel Grip | Grip on Steering Wheel: The driver is limited todriving a vehicle that has a grip or knob affixed to the steering wheel |
K | K- Hearing Aid | Hearing Aid: This restriction is placed on a commercial driver license (CDL) and requires the driver to wear a hearing aid during the operation of a vehicle. |
M | M-Mech Aid | Hand Control or Pedal Extension: The driver is required to use a mechanical driving aid such as a hand control or pedal extension device. |
N | N-Left Foot Accelerator | Left Foot Accelerator: The driver is required to use a left foot accelerator. |
P | P-Interlock Device | Probation-Ignition Interlock Device: The driver is limited to operating a vehicle that has an ignition interlock device installed. |
S | S-Other | Other Restriction |
V | V-Medical Variance | (CDL) Medical Variance |
X | X- Medical Alert Bracelet | Medical Alert Bracelet: The driver must wear a medical alert bracelet while operating a motor vehicle. |
1 | 1–Veh w/o Air Brakes | (CDL) Vehicles without Air brakes: Restricts a CDL holder from operating any commercial vehicle with air brakes. |
2 | 2–Intrastate Only | (CDL) Intrastate Only: The CDL holder is limited to operating a commercial vehicle within the state of Florida. |
5 | 5–No Tractor/ Trailer | (CDL) No Tractor/Trailer: Restricts a CDL holder from operating a Class A tractor-trailer vehicle. |
6 | 6–No Class A Pass Veh | (CDL) No Class A Passenger Vehicle: Restricts a Class A CDL holder from operating Class A passenger vehicles. |
7 | 7–No Class B Pass Veh | (CDL) No Class B Passenger Vehicle: Restricts Class A or Class B CDL holders from operating Class B passenger vehicles. |
The following restrictions have been removed from use on Florida driver licenses:
- Seat Cushion
- No Passengers on Motorcycle
- Education Purposes
- (CDL) Bus Only
- CMV <26,001 LBS. GVWR
These restrictions will remain valid on previously-issued credentials, but will no longer be added to any new credential issuances.
Endorsements
Code | Descriptor | Explanation |
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A | A–MTRCL Also | Motorcycle Also: Allows a rider, holding a valid Florida driver license, to operate a motorcycle, in addition to any other motor vehicles for which they are already licensed. |
H | H–HazMat | (CDL) Placarded HazMat: Allows a CDL holder to operate a vehicle transporting hazardous materials in placardable amounts. |
N | N–Tanker | Tank Vehicle: Allows CDL holder to operate a tank vehicle designed to transport any liquid or gaseous material with designed capacity of 1,000 gallons or more. |
O | O–MTRCL Only | Motorcycle Only: Specifies that a rider is restricted to operating a motorcycle only. |
P | P–>15 Passengers | (CDL) Passengers: Allows a CDL holder to operate any vehicle, public or private, designed to transport more than 15 persons, including the driver. |
S | S–School Bus | (CDL) School Bus: Allows a CDL holder to operate a commercial motor vehicle designed to transport pre-primary, primary or secondary school students from home to school, from school to home, or to and from school-sponsored events. This endorsement does not include the operation of a bus used as a common carrier. |
T | T–Dbl/Trpl Trailers | (CDL) Combination Vehicle with Double/Triple Trailers: Allows a CDL holder to operate vehicles with double or triple trailers. |
X | X–HM+Tanker | (CDL) Endorsement H and N: Allows a CDL holder to operate any tank vehicle and/or transport |
Designations
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Several other designations may be listed on Florida driver licenses and ID cards in various locations.
DESIGNATION | SYMBOL | DESCRIPTION |
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Deaf/Hard of Hearing | Designation showing that the cardholder is deaf or hard of hearing | |
Developmentally Disabled | Designation showing that an ID cardholder is developmentally disabled | |
FWC Lifetime Boater | Lifetime Boater Safety endorsement from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) | |
FWC Lifetime Freshwater | Lifetime FWC Freshwater Fishing License | |
FWC Lifetime Hunting | Lifetime FWC hunting license | |
FWC Lifetime Saltwater | Lifetime FWC Saltwater Fishing License | |
FWC Lifetime Sportsman’s | Lifetime FWC Sportsman's License | |
Insulin Dependent | INSULIN DEP | Designation showing that the cardholder is insulin dependent |
Organ Donor | Designation showing that the cardholder wishes to be an organ donor through Donate Life Florida | |
Veteran | Designation showing that the cardholder is a veteran of the United States Armed Forces |
Quick Summary
A Class D License is a regular driver license and is required to operate a passenger vehicle.
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NOTE:For teens having completed the requirements for the Intermediate Unrestricted License, congratulations! You're 18 and you may now obtain a Regular Class D Driver License. You can even have the word 'Intermediate' removed from your license, although the 'Under 21' indicators will remain. Seatbelts are mandatory!
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NOTE:For teens having completed the requirements for the Intermediate Unrestricted License, congratulations! You're 18 and you may now obtain a Regular Class D Driver License. You can even have the word 'Intermediate' removed from your license, although the 'Under 21' indicators will remain. Seatbelts are mandatory!
Tennessee’s Graduated Driver License (GDL) Program is a multi-tiered program designed to ease young novice drivers into full driving privileges as they become more mature and develop their driving skills.
Level I
Level I
- You must be 15 years old and pass the standard written and visual exams
- You must hold a Learner Permit for 180 days
Restrictions:- You must have a licensed driver age 21 or older in the front seat.
- You may not drive between the hours of 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.
- Passengers 4-17 years of age must wear a seatbelt.
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Tennessee’s Graduated Driver License (GDL) Program is a multi-tiered program designed to ease young novice drivers into full driving privileges as they become more mature and develop their driving skills.
Level II
Level II
- You must be 16 years old and pass the driving test.
- You must have held a Learner Permit for 180 days
- You cannot have more than six points on your record during the immediate 180 days preceding your application.
- You must have verification from a parent, legal guardian or driving instructor stating that you have 50 hours (10 hours at night) of driving experience.
Restrictions:- you may only have one passenger in the car with you.
- You may not drive between the hours of 11 p.m. and 6 a.m.
- Passengers 4-17 years of age must wear a seatbelt.
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Tennessee’s Graduated Driver License (GDL) Program is a multi-tiered program designed to ease young novice drivers into full driving privileges as they become more mature and develop their driving skills.
Level III
Level III
- You must be 17 years old. No additional tests are required.
- You must have held an Intermediate Restricted License for one year.
- You cannot have accumulated more than six points on your driving record.
- You cannot have two seatbelt violations.
Restrictions:- Passengers 4-17 years of age must wear a seatbelt.
Drivers License Class D Meaning
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A hardship license (Class H) may be issued to a minor who is 14 years old to operate either a Class D passenger vehicle or Class M motorcycle or both. This license is only issued in cases of family hardship and are limited to specific needs.
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The Temporary Driver License is issued to persons whose presence in the United States has been authorized by the federal government for a specific purpose and for a specific period of time. Qualifying applicants will be issued a photo license document valid for both driving and identification purposes.
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A commercial driver's license (CDL) is a driver's license issued to an individual by a state or other jurisdiction of domicile, in accordance to federal regulations and standards. A CDL is required for operators of larger or more complex vehicles. These licenses include class A, B or C depending upon the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR), and/or what is being transported.
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A Class M motorcycle license allows the holder 16 years of age or older the privilege of operating a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle over 50cc.
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