DRIVER LICENSE CLASS DESCRIPTIONS dmv.ny.gov

License Class / Endorsement Codes (Minimum Age) Type Vehicle Descriptions (see page 2 for explanations) A Combination– • Gross combination weight rating (GCWR) of more than H**, M, N, P, S, T, W, X** such as (21) 26,000 pounds provided the gross rating Commercial Learner Permit - (GVWR) or GCWR of vehicle(s) being towed is more or truck- (CLP) Limited to: trailer than 10,000 pounds. M, N, P, S, W

B Single– • GVWR of more than 26,000 pounds H**, M, N, P, S, W, X** (21) such as heavy (Class B may tow with a GVWR of 10,000 (18 - No interstate commerce. single pounds or less, or may tow a vehicle of more than Commercial Learner Permit Cannot hazardous unit truck 10,000 pounds providing the GCWR is not more than (CLP) Limited to: materials or operate a school or bus bus.) 26,000 pounds) M, N, P, S, W

CDL C Single– GVWR of 26,000 pounds or less that: H**, M, N, P, S, W, X** such as single unit (21) • - 15 or more passengers; OR truck - Transports passengers under Article 19-A of the (18 - No interstate bus, or stretch commerce. Cannot limo**** V & T Law, OR transport hazardous - Stretch limousines****; OR materials or operate a school bus.) - Carries Hazardous Materials (Class C may tow vehicles with a GVWR of 10,000 pounds or less, or may tow a vehicle of more than 10,000 pounds providing the GCWR is not more than 26,000 pounds) Non-CDL C*** Single– • GVWR of 26,000 pounds or less that does not require a F, G, W (18) such as farm CDL endorsement. vehicles • May tow a vehicle with a GVWR of 10,000 pounds or less; or may tow a vehicle of more than 10,000 pounds providing the GCWR is not more than 26,000 pounds

• GVWR of 26,000 pounds or less (excluding stretch limos****) F, G, R, W D*** Single– • May tow a vehicle with a GVWR of 10,000 pounds or (18) such as passenger less; or may tow a vehicle of more than 10,000 pounds and light trucks providing the GCWR is not over 26,000 pounds (17 with Student • Certificate Limited use automobiles of Completion) • Class B and/or Class C limited use motorcycles • RV GVWR 26,000 pounds or less DJ* Single • GVWR of 10,000 pounds or less. May tow a vehicle of (16) 3,000 pounds or less. • Limited use automobiles • Class B and/or Class C limited use motorcycles E*** Single– • GVWR of 26,000 pounds or less used to transport 14 or F, G, R, W (18) such as taxi fewer passengers for hire (excluding stretch limos****) and livery AND does not fall under 19-A • Tow privileges are the same as those for Class D. • RV GVWR 26,000 pounds or less M Motorcycle (18) (17 with Student Certificate of Completion) MJ* Motorcycle (16)

See page 2 for restriction codes NOTE: All classes of licenses may be labeled or are available as “Enhanced”, which does not change an individual’s privileges (refer to ID-44). * Subject to junior license restrictions. ** See HAZMAT Manual (CDL-11) for requirements. *** Applicants who want Farm (F)(G) and/or (W) endorsements will continue to receive a Non-CDL C license at this time. **** An altered commonly referred to as a ‘stretch limousine’ having a seating capacity of nine or more passenger including the driver. MV-500C (1/21) PAGE 1 of 2 MV-500C (1/21) PAGE 2 of 2 LICENSE ENDORSEMENT CODES Endorsements give you extra driving privileges. License endorsement codes are printed on the front of your license on the line under the “Expiration date” field, after the letter “E”. A description of any endorsements you have is printed on the back of your photo license document. Endorsements F Farm Class A Vehicles G Farm Class B Vehicles H Hazardous Materials M Metal Coil N Tank Vehicles P Passenger Transport R Recreational Vehicles GVWR over 26,000 lbs. S School Bus T Doubles/Triples W Tow Truck X Tank/Hazmat

LICENSE RESTRICTION CODES (Non-Commercial and Commercial) License restrictions explain your driving limitations. License restriction codes are printed on the front of your license on the line under the “Expiration date” and “E” Endorsement Fields, after the letter “R”. A description of any restrictions you have is printed on the back of your photo license document: A. . . Accel Left of Brake L. . . No Airbrake Equipped CMV HH A1. . . Temporary Visitor M. . . No Class A Passenger VEH HH A2 . . . Problem Driver H N. . . No Class A and B Passenger VEH HH A3. . . Med Cert Exempt HH N1. . . No Vehicle Designed for 15 or More Adult Passengers HH A4. . . Ignition Interlock Device HHHHH N2 . . . No Vehicle Designed for 8 or More Adult Passengers HH . . . HH B. . . Corrective Lenses O No Tractor/Trailer CMV HH C. . . Mechanical Aid O1. . . No Tractor Trailer CMV/Truck Not Over 26,000 GVWR P. . . No Passengers in CMV Bus HHH D. . . Prosthetic Device P1. . . Power Brakes E. . . No Manual Equipped CMV HH Q. . . Power E1. . . R. . . Built Up Seat/Ped/Shoe F. . . Outside Mirrors U. . . Hand-Operated Brake F1 . . . Hearing Aid or Full-View Mirror V. . . Medical Variance HH G. . . Daylight Driving Only V1. . . Foot-Oper Parking Brake H. . . Limited to Employment X. . . No in CMV Tank Vehicle HHH I. . . Limited Use Auto MAX 40 MPH X1. . . Full Hand Control I1 . . . Limited Use MCY MAX 40 MPH HHHH Y. . . Shoulder Harness Use I2 . . . Limited Use MCY MAX 30 MPH HHHH Z. . . No Full Airbrake Equipped CMV HH I3 . . . Limited Use MCY MAX 20 MPH HHHH Z1 . . . Spinner I4 . . . Three Wheel MCY HHHH 4 . . . Telescopic Lens 4

K. . . CDL Intrastate Only HH 5 . . . No Limtd Access Rds (No operation outside NYS for commerce) H Class D Only HH Commercial Class Only HHH Commercial Learner Permit Only HHHH Motorcycle Class Only HHHHH The interlock device is not required in a motor vehicle owned by the licensee’s employer if the vehicle is used in the course of the licensee’s employment. The employer must consent to the use of the vehicle without the device.