OAR 735-063-0300: Restrictions on CDL or CLP

DMV will impose specific restrictions of driving privileges that will appear on a driver’s record and on a CDL or a CLP as follows: (1) L — No CMV with air brake. This restriction prohibits the driver from operating a CMV equipped with brakes that operate solely or partially by air pressure. DMV will place this restriction on a CDL or CLP if an applicant has not passed or fails the air brake knowledge test or takes the CDL skills test in a vehicle not equipped with air brakes. (2) Z — No full air brake CMV. This restriction prohibits the driver from operating a CMV equipped with brakes that operate solely by air pressure. DMV will place this restriction on a CDL if the applicant takes the skills test in a vehicle equipped with air over hydraulic brakes. (3) E — Automatic transmission CMV. This restriction prohibits the driver from operating a CMV that is equipped with a manual transmission. DMV will place this restriction on a CDL if the applicant takes the skills test in a vehicle equipped with an automatic transmission. (4) O — No tractor trailer. This restriction prohibits the driver from operating a CMV in combination with any other vehicle using a fifth wheel hitch between the power unit and the first towed unit. DMV will place this restriction on a CDL if the applicant takes the skills test in a combination vehicle for a Class A CDL with the power unit and towed unit connected with a pintle hook or other non-fifth wheel connection. (5) K — CMV intrastate only. This restriction prohibits the driver from operating a CMV for purposes of interstate commerce. DMV will place this restriction on a CDL or CLP if the driver is between 18 and 21 years of age, if the person fails to meet the medical qualification needed to operate interstate but has been issued an Oregon Waiver of Physical Disqualification, or if the person certifies to a driving type of non-excepted intrastate. (6) M — No A passenger CMV. This restriction prohibits the driver from operating a passenger vehicle requiring a Class A CDL. DMV will place this restriction on a CLP if the applicant has a Class B CLP with a passenger endorsement. DMV will place this restriction on a Class A or B CDL if an applicant takes the skills test in a Class B passenger vehicle. (7) N — No A or B passenger CMV. This restriction prohibits the driver from operating a passenger vehicle requiring a Class A or Class B CDL. DMV will place this restriction on a CLP if the applicant has a Class C CLP with a passenger endorsement. DMV will place this restriction on any CDL if an applicant takes the skills test in a Class C passenger vehicle. (8) V — Federal medical variance. DMV will place this restriction on a CDL or CLP if the applicant has a notice of exemption or SPE certificate issued by FMSCA as described in OAR 735-063-0220(1). (9) P — No passenger in CMV bus. This restriction prohibits the driver from operating a CMV carrying passengers, other than federal or state auditors and inspectors, test examiners, other trainees and the CDL holder accompanying the CLP holder. DMV will place this restriction on a CLP when the CLP has a passenger endorsement. (10) X — No cargo in tank CMV. This restriction prohibits the driver from operating a tank vehicle with cargo. DMV will place this restriction on a CLP when the CLP has a tank endorsement.