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Driver Permit

Driver License Permit Endorsement Code

Source of Definition: FMCSA code 49 CRF 383.153; DHR/90; D20-94 #29

Source of Data: Entered on the driver license application by the license examiner.

An endorsement on a driver license permit that grants the operation of specified types of vehicles or the operation of vehicles carrying specified loads, subject to the supervision of a person licensed for such endorsement (i.e., the endorsement is under permit.). Endorsements will be specific to classifications of a permit.

Value

Description

P

Passenger - This endorsement is required for the operation of any vehicle used for transportation of sixteen or more occupants, including the driver.

N

Tank - This endorsement is required for the operation of any tank vehicle, as defined in 49 CFR 383.5.

S

School Bus - This endorsement is required for the operation of a school bus. School bus means a CMV used to transport pre-primary, primary, or secondary school students from home to school, from school to home, or to and from school sponsored events. School bus does not include a bus used as common carrier (49 CFR 383.5).

T

Doubles/Triples - This endorsement is required for the operation of any vehicle that would be referred to as a double or triple. (This code is being deprecated).

L

Motorcycles - Including Mopeds/Motorized Bicycles. (This code is being deprecated).

O

Other Jurisdiction Specific Endorsement(s) – This code indicates one or more additional jurisdiction assigned endorsements. (This code is being deprecated).

Individual applications specify when the codes being deprecated will be retired from their application.

Logical Format (Type/Max Length): AN/1

Driver License Permit Expiration Date

DDLENP

endorsements . value type: string-code

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