Licence restrictions, conditions and limitations
Licence restriction codes
Restrictions on a licence class, identify the limitations under which the licence class has been issued. These restrictions will be detailed on the reverse of your licence or on a separate notice provided at the time of renewal.
For example, a car licence with an automatic transmission restriction will appear as C-A. This will be detailed on the reverse of your licence to indicate that you are restricted to driving automatic cars.
The following are standard class restrictions. Additional restrictions may also be imposed.
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Condition code identifier |
Translation |
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A |
To drive motor vehicles fitted with automatic transmission only. |
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B |
To drive motor vehicles fitted with synchromesh transmission only. |
|
E |
To drive motor cycles with an engine capacity not exceeding 250cc. |
|
N |
Moped only. |
Removing a restriction
When you hold a restricted licence, this limits the type of motor vehicles you can drive or ride. If you wish to upgrade your licence, for example R-E to R (so you can ride any motorcycle), or C-A to C (so you can drive manual cars), you will need to pass a practical driving assessment before this restriction can be removed.
Licence condition codes
The following are some additional condition codes.
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Condition code identifier |
Translation |
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I |
The holder must drive only a motor vehicle fitted with a breath alcohol device. |
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S |
The holder must wear corrective lenses at all times while driving. |
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V |
The holder must drive only a motor vehicle fitted with specified driver aids, or modified as directed in writing by the driver licensing authority. |
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X |
The holder must comply with any condition of which they have been notified in writing by the Department for Planning and Infrastructure. |
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Z |
Not to have a blood alcohol concentration that equals or exceeds 0.02 per cent. |
Where the code X is applied, licence holders will be issued with a notice stating the relevant licence or class conditions.
