Driver License Endorsements and Restriction Code Matrix

Driver License Endorsements and Test Requirements

Code Endorsement Knowledge Skills/Drive

F Fire, Farm or Military No No

Hazardous materials - Must test at every renewal and

must submit to a fingerprint based background check

administered by the Transportation Security

Administration (TSA). The background is valid for

five years.

Yes No

J Towing Yes Yes

N Tank Yes No

P Passengers Yes Yes

S School Bus Yes Yes

T Double and triple trailers Yes No

X Combination hazardous materials and tank vehicle Yes No

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Common Restriction Cominations

Bioptic B, 1, F, G, JT, 6, 8

MC IP 3, JN, JW, G, S

Restriction Codes and Descriptions

Code Restriction Description

1 Telescopic Device

This restriction is placed on the driver license of a person who meets the minimum

levels of acceptable vision set forth in NAC 483.340 only with the aid of a telescopic device.

2 Hearing Aids This restriction may be placed on the driver's license of a person who wears a hearing aid.

3 No fwy driving This restriction is placed on a motorcycle instruction permit.

4 Grip/Power Steering Wheel

This restriction is placed on the driver's license of a person who has difficulty gripping or

turning the steering wheel of the motor vehicle.

5 Directional Signals

This restriction is placed on the driver's license of a person who is physically unable to

perform signals with his or her arms or whose driver's license is restricted to hand controls.

6 Yearly vision exam

This restriction is placed on the driver's license of a person who is required to wear a

telescopic device while operating a motor vehicle or a person whose vision is 20/50 or worse

in both eyes and who is determined by an eye specialist to have a progressive abnormality or

disease of the eye or a person whose vision is 20/100 or worse in one eye and whose

vision is worse than 20/40 in the other eye.

7 Yearly medical Letter

This restriction is placed on the driver's license of a person who has had seizures or episodes

of altered consciousness within the last 3 years, or another physical or mental condition that

his or her physician determines necessitates a yearly medical examination.

8 Yearly drive test

This restriction is placed on the driver's license of a person based on the person's

performance on his driving test or on the driver's license of a person who is required

to wear a telescopic device while operating a motor vehicle.

9 Seat Cushion/Auto Seat

A restriction is placed on the driver's license of a person who the examiner determines is

unable to see adequately out of the windows or reach the control pedals because of his or her

size. This restriction is not limited to a seat cushion or automatic seat if another device is

available.

A Auto Trans only

This restriction is placed on the driver's license of a person who is physically unable to operate

a motor vehicle that is equipped with a manual transmission

B Corrective Lenses

This restriction is placed on the driver's license of a person who meets the minimum levels

of acceptable vision set forth in NAC 483.341 only with the aid of corrective lenses.

C Mechanical/Adaptive devices

This restriction is placed on the driver's license of a person who is physically unable to operate

a motor vehicle without the aid of a mechanical or other adaptive device.

D Prosthetic Aid

This restriction is placed on the driver's license of a person who is required to wear a

prosthetic device while operating a motor vehicle.

E No manual transmission

This restriction is placed on a commercial vehicle if the applicant performs the skills

test in a vehicle equipped with an automatic transmission. This restriction can also be placed

on a non- commercial class A or B license.

F Outside Mirrors

This restriction is placed on the driver license of a person who is legally blind (20/200) in the

right eye, whose hearing is impaired, who is required to wear a telescopic device while

operating a motor vehicle or whose mobility of his or her head or neck is limited. The

restriction may specify the requirement of a right or left outside mirror, outside mirrors on both

sides, a wide rearview mirror or a mirror that extends across the entire width of the interior of

the windshield.

G Daylight driving only

This restriction is placed on the driver license of a person, upon recommendation from

a physician, optometrist or opthalmologist, with visual acuity of 20/50 or worse in both eyes,

who is required to wear a telescopic device while operating a motor vehicle or who

holds a motorcycle driver instruction permit.

H Limited to Employ

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Common Restriction Cominations

Bioptic B, 1, F, G, JT, 6, 8

MC IP 3, JN, JW, G, S

Restriction Codes and Descriptions

Code Restriction Description

I Limited Other

J Other

This is to be used only if there are no other restriction codes that would apply to what is

required given a special circumstance. The use of this code is at the discretion of a

supervisor.

JA Must Carry Detail Form

If more than 10 restrictions need to be added to a drive record, add only the "J" or

"J*" restriction to the detail form. All others should be printed on the card.

JB Drive Test Every 6 months

This restriction is placed on the driver license of any person whose doctor requests

more frequent driving tests.

JC Eye Test Every 6 Months

This restriction is placed on the driver license of any person who is required to have a

vision examination every 6 months.

JD Drive Fire Equip NCMV A

This restriction is placed on the holder of a CDL class B or C who is authorized to operate a

Class A emergency vehicle.

JE Drive Fire Equip NCMV B

This restriction is placed on the holder of a CDL class B or C who is authorized to operate a

Class B emergency vehicle

JF Must Have Wink Mirrors

This restriction may be placed on the driver's license of a person who is legally blind (20/200)

in the right eye, whose hearing is impaired, who is required to wear a telescopic

device while operating a motor vehicle or whose mobility of his or her head or neck is limited.

A wink mirror is a mirror or series of mirrors that extends across the top of the interior of the

windshield.

JG Motorcycle w-Sidecar

This restriction is placed on the driver license of a person who has demonstrated proficiency in

operating a motorcycle equipped with a sidecar.

JH Trnsprt Handicapped Only

This restriction is placed on a restricted driver’s license issued pursuant to NRS

483.267 permitting a person to transport a member of his or her household who has a medical

condition that renders the member of the household unable to drive.

JI Drive NCMV A Rec Veh

This is placed on the CDL Class B or C commercial driver's license of any person

who has

demonstrated proficiency in operating a Class A NCMV recreational vehicle.

JJ Drive NCMV B Rec Veh

This is placed on the CDL Class C commercial driver's license of any person

who has demonstrated proficiency in operating a Class B NCMV recreational vehicle.

JK Left Foot Accelerator

This restriction is placed on the driver's license of a person who is unable to operate the

right foot accelerator.

JL Trimobile

This restriction is placed on the Class C driver license of a person who has

demonstrated proficiency in operating a Tri-mobile

JM Class A tow car only

This restriction is placed on the Class A commercial driver’s license of a person if he

or she completes the driving skills test in a tow car.

JN Instruction Permit Automatically placed on every Instruction Permit issued.

JO Driver Educ Only

This is placed on the instruction permit to indicate that the instruction permit is valid for a

school year, or more restricted period, and permits the applicant to drive a motor

vehicle only on a designated highway or within a designated area, but only when an

approved instructor is occupying a seat beside the permitee. (NRS 483.280(3)

JP Tow veh >10000 lb CMV C

May tow a vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 10,000 pounds only

when operating a noncommercial vehicle falling within Class C. This restriction is placed on a

Class B driver’s license that contains a J endorsement.

Tow NCMV <10000 lb <70'

(This code will not be used as the R

endorsement is no longer available)

May tow a combination of vehicles weighing less than 10,000 pounds and not exceeding 70

feet only when operating a noncommercial vehicle. This restriction is placed on every

commercial driver’s license that contains an R endorsement.

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Common Restriction Cominations

Bioptic B, 1, F, G, JT, 6, 8

MC IP 3, JN, JW, G, S

Restriction Codes and Descriptions

Code Restriction Description

JR 3 wheel MC w/1 rear pwr wheel

This restriction is placed on the driver’s license of a person who has demonstrated proficiency

in operating a three-wheeled motorcycle with a single power driven rear wheel.

JS Low-Speed Vehicles Only

This restriction will be placed on the driver license of a person who has taken their drive tests

in low-speed vehicles (LSV’s), whereupon they are restricted to drive only on specially

designated roadways posted at 35 mph or less.

JT Speed less than 45 MPH

This restriction is placed on the driver's license of a person who is required to wear a

telescopic device while operating a motor vehicle or upon the recommendation of a

physician or the Department after the administration of a driving test to the applicant.

JU Phys Exam Reqd

This restriction is placed on the driver's license of a person obtaining a commercial

driver's license.

JV NV Med Waiver

This restriction is placed on the commercial driver's license of a person who obtains a

waiver pursuant to the provisions of NAC 483.803.

JW Dir visual sup 21+ yrs

Must have direct visual supervision by a person 21 years of age or older. This restriction is

placed on a class M instruction permit and requires the holder, while operating a

motorcycle, to be under the direct visual supervision of a person who is licensed and at least

21 years of age.

JX No air brakes

This restriction is placed on the driver’s license of a person who does not pass a knowledge

test or a driving skills test in a non-commercial motor vehicle which is equipped with air

brakes.

JY Must carry valid NV NCDL/CDL

A commercial learners permit is invalid unless accompanied by the underlying Nevada

non- commercial or commercial license. This restriction will be placed on all

commercial learners permits.

K CMV intrastate only

May operate a CMV on an intrastate basis only. This restriction is placed on the

commercial driver’s license of a person who does not meet the requirements set forth in 49

C.F.R. §§ 391.41 to 391.49, inclusive, who is under 21 years of age, or who has self-certified

as driving intrastate excepted or intrastate non-excepted.

L No air brakes CMV Wgt Only

This restriction is placed on the commercial driver’s license of a person who does not

pass a knowledge test or a driving skills test in a commercial motor vehicle which is equipped

with air brakes.

M No Class A Psngr veh

This restriction is placed on the class A or B commercial driver’s license and/or

commercial learners permit to allow operation of a Class B or Class C passenger vehicle.

N No Class A/B Psngr veh

This restriction is placed on a commercial driver’s license and/or commercial learners permit

to allow operation of a Class C passenger vehicle.

O No tractor trailer CMV wgt only

This restriction is placed on the driver’s license of a person who holds a Class A

commercial driver’s license and who completes the skills test in a combination vehicle

for a Class A commercial driver’s license with the power unit and towed unit connected by

connection other than a fifth wheel, such as pintle hook.

P No Psngr in CMV bus

This restriction is placed on a commercial learner permit with a P endorsement and

indicates that the holder of the permit is prohibited from operating a commercial motor vehicle

carrying passengers other than federal or state auditors and inspectors, test examiners,

other trainees and the holder of a commercial driver’s license accompanying the permit holder

as prescribed by 49 C.F.R. § 383.25.

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Common Restriction Cominations

Bioptic B, 1, F, G, JT, 6, 8

MC IP 3, JN, JW, G, S

Restriction Codes and Descriptions

Code Restriction Description

Q Moped

This restriction is placed on the driver license of a driver who performs the skill portion of the

test on a moped. The driver may only operate a moped as defined by NRS 483.088.

R No Plac HazMat or Psngrs

No hazardous cargo that requires placarding or no passengers for hire. This restriction applies

to commercial drivers' licenses and is placed on the commercial driver's license of a person

who is under 21 years of age, who has impaired vision or who has a clinical diagnosis of

epilepsy or any other ailment that is likely to cause a loss of consciousness, unless the person

obtains a waiver pursuant to the provisions of NAC 483.803.

S No Passengers

No passengers on motorcycle. This restriction is placed on a class M driver instruction permit

and prohibits the holder from carrying passengers on a motorcycle.

T To-from school only

This restriction is placed on the driver's license of a person between 14 and 18 years of age

who is granted a restricted driver's license to drive to and from school.

U MC not to exceed 90 cc

This restriction is placed on the driver’s license of a driver who performs the skill portion of the

test on a motorcycle which has 90 cubic centimeters or less. The driver may only

operate a motorcycle having 90 cubic centimeters or less.

V Med Variance Docs Reqd

This restriction is placed on the commercial driver’s license of a person who has been issued

a federal medical variance.

W Farm Waiver

This restriction is placed on the driver’s license of a farmer or an employee or family member

of a farmer and allows the person to operate a farm vehicle to transport agricultural products,

farm machinery or farm supplies to or from a farm within Nevada and within 150

miles of the person’s farm. The person shall not operate a motor vehicle in the operation of

a common or contract motor carrier with a Class A or Class B noncommercial dirver’s license.

X No cargo in CMV tank veh

This restriction is placed on a commercial learner permit with an N endorsement and indicates

that the holder of the permit may only operate an empty tank vehicle and is prohibited

from operating any tank vehicle which previously contained hazardous materials that

has not been purged of any residue.

Y Ignition interlock

This restriction is placed on the driver license of any person when the department has

received a copy of a court order requiring the person to install a device in a motor vehicle that

he owns or operates pursuant to NRS 484.3943 or if the person is required to install such a

device pursuant to the provisions of the laws of another state, the District of Columbia,

any territory or possession of the United States or any other country.

Z No Full Air brake Equip CMV

This restriction is placed on the commercial driver’s license of a driver who performs the skills

test in a motor vehicle equipped with air over hydraulic brakes.

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