• Texas License Restriction Codes

.PurposeThis disciplinary guideline contains information on discretionary actions against certificates and license endorsements which are subject to departmental hearings. Mandatory actions under the Vehicle Code are not subject to departmental hearings, and are not the subject of this disciplinary guideline.BackgroundA driver who transports passengers or hazardous cargo is required to have a certificate or license endorsement. A driver license of the appropriate class is also required as evidence that the driver meets any additional qualifications required by law or regulation.The Department of Motor Vehicles is responsible for monitoring the driver record of persons holding and applying for endorsements or certificates. The department notifies employers of additions to the driver record and takes appropriate action to protect the public.

Texas License Restriction Codes

When the department refuses, suspends or revokes a certificate or endorsement, a hearing is provided to a driver upon request, except for mandatory actions.Certificate Or EndorsementA certificate is issued as a separate document that the driver must have, in addition to the driver license, to operate specified vehicle(s).An endorsement is not a separate document. 775i65g drivers video win 7 activator download. Instead, the department marks it directly on the driver license and, if it is revoked, the license must be surrendered. A new license application is required for issuance of another license.The current certificates and endorsements issued by the department that are the subject of this document, and their abbreviation codes, are listed below. AbbreviationCertificateAMBAmbulanceF/LFarm LaborGPPVGeneral Public Paratransit VehicleHAMHazardous Agricultural MaterialsRMRadioactive MaterialsSCHSchool BusSPABSchool Pupils Activity BusVDDPVehicle for Developmentally Disabled PersonsYOBYouth BusTTDTow Truck Driver ClearanceCodeEndorsementDDouble TrailerHMHazardous MaterialsTVTank VehiclePVPassenger TransportationTTriple TrailerHigher StandardsEach certificate and endorsement has different requirements, tailored to ensure the safe transportation of a specific passenger group or hazardous cargo. In general, each certificate or endorsement requires special training and testing. Each also requires higher medical standards and driver record standards than a class C non-commercial driver license.Hazardous Materials EndorsementStarting January 31, 2005, new federal regulations require a person who is applying for a California commercial driver license with an original Hazardous Materials (HazMat) endorsement to undergo a security threat assessment.

The USA Patriot Act requires the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to complete a security threat assessment (background records check) before the Department of Motor Vehicles issues a HazMat endorsement.