Restrictions shall be coded on the face of the driver's license and explained in text on the back of the driver's license. For purposes of this rule, "CMV" means commercial motor vehicle.
(1)For all licenses. The following restrictions may apply to any driver's license: B-Corrective lenses required
C-Mechanical aid (as detailed in the restriction on the back of the card)
D-Prosthetic aid (as detailed in the restriction on the back of the card)
F-Left and right outside rearview mirrors
G-No driving when headlights required
H-Temporary restricted license or permit (work permit)
I-Ignition interlock required
J-Restrictions on the back of card
S-SR required (proof of financial responsibility for the future)
T-Medical report required at renewal
U-Not valid for 2-wheel vehicle
W-Restricted commercial driver's license (CDL)
Y-Intermediate license
(2)For a noncommercial driver's license. The following restrictions apply only to a noncommercial driver's license: 8-Special instruction permit
9-Passenger restriction for intermediate license
Q-No interstate or freeway driving
(3)For a commercial driver's license. The following restrictions apply to a commercial driver's license: E-No manual transmission equipped CMV
K-Intrastate only
L-No air brake equipped CMV
M-No Class A passenger vehicle
N-No Class A and B passenger vehicle
O-No tractor trailer CMV
V-Medical variance
Z-No full air brake equipped CMV
(4)For a commercial learner's permit. The following restrictions apply to a commercial learner's permit. K-Intrastate only
L-No air brake equipped CMV
M-No Class A passenger vehicle
N-No Class A and B passenger vehicle
P-No passengers in CMV bus
V-Medical variance
X-No cargo in CMV tank vehicle
(5)Special licenses. A numbered restriction will designate a special driver's license using these codes: 1-Motorcycle instruction permit
2-Noncommercial instruction permit (vehicle less than 16,001 gross vehicle weight rating)
3-Commercial learner's permit
4-Chauffeur's instruction permit
5-Motorized bicycle license
6-Minor's restricted license
7-Minor's school license
(6)Additional information.a.Recall of current licensees. Based on information disclosed by the applicant to the department, or the department's knowledge of a licensee's physical or mental condition, the department may issue a restriction requiring a person to complete additional examination or submit additional information at a specified time to retain a valid license. The department may require a medical report to be submitted. The department shall send Form 430511 as a reminder to submit the requested information or appear for examination.b.Loss of consciousness or voluntary control.(1) If a person is licensed pursuant to paragraphs 605.4(4)"a," "b," or "c," the department shall issue the first driver's license with a restriction stating: "Medical report to be furnished at the end of six months."(2) If this medical report shows that the person has been free of an episode of loss of consciousness or voluntary control since the previous medical report and the report recommends licensing, the department shall issue a duplicate driver's license with a restriction stating: "Medical report required at renewal." At each renewal accompanied by a favorable medical report, the department shall issue a two-year driver's license with the same restriction.(3) The department may remove the medical report requirement and issue a full-term driver's license if recommended by a qualified medical professional and if the latest medical information on file with the department indicates that either of the following are true: 1. The person has not had an episode of loss of consciousness or voluntary control and has not been prescribed medications to control such episodes during the 24-month period immediately preceding application for a license.2. The person has not had an episode of loss of consciousness or voluntary control during the ten-year period immediately preceding application for a license.c.Financial responsibility. When a person is required under Iowa Code chapter 321A to have future proof of financial responsibility on file, the license restriction will read: "SR required." The license shall be valid only for the operation of motor vehicles covered by the class of license issued and by the proof of financial responsibility filed.d.Vision restriction. Restrictions relating to vision are addressed in 761-Chapter 604. This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code chapter 321A and sections 321.177, 321.178, 321.180, 321.180A, 321.180B, 321.186, 321.188, 321.189, 321.193, 321.194, 321.215, 321J.4, and 321J.20.
Iowa Admin. Code r. 761-605.8
Amended by IAB April 5, 2023/Volume XLV, Number 20, effective 5/10/2023