Section 1030.92  Restrictions

 

a)         A driver services facility representative has the authority to determine license restrictions.  No restriction will be added to a driver's license until the driving test, if required, is given unless the restriction is due to a vision or hearing defect.

 

b)         If a change in a person's physical or visual condition is discovered by a facility representative, the representative has the authority to add, delete, or change the restrictions.

 

c)         A Type B restriction requires corrective eye lenses.  This restriction is added when a person needs corrective eye lenses to meet visual acuity standards as provided in Section 1030.70.  This restriction includes eyeglasses and contact lenses in one or both eyes, pursuant to Section 1030.75.

 

d)         A Type C restriction requires the driver to use one or more mechanical aids (e.g., hand-operated brake, gearshift extension, shoulder harness, or foot-operated steering wheel) to assist with the proper and safe operation of the vehicle.

 

e)         A Type D restriction requires the driver to use one or more prosthetic aids (e.g., artificial legs, artificial hands, hook on right or left arm, or brace on each leg) while operating a motor vehicle.

 

f)         A Type E restriction requires automatic transmission.  An automatic transmission restriction is added when a driver of a commercial motor vehicle uses an automatic transmission during the pre-trip, skills, and road portions of a commercial driver's license test as provided in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) (49 CFR 383.95(c); October 1, 2014).

 

g)         A Type F restriction requires left and right outside rearview mirrors when a driver is hearing impaired, has a monocular visual acuity reading of 20/100 or worse in either eye, requires a right outside rearview mirror because of problems turning the head while backing, cannot meet the peripheral vision requirements of Section 1030.70(g), or takes the road test in a right hand-driven vehicle with the steering wheel on the right side.  A driver may be restricted to both left and right rearview mirrors if minimum peripheral standards are met using only one eye in accordance with Sections 1030.70 and 1030.75.

 

h)         A Type G restriction requires the driver to drive only in the daylight.  This restriction is added when a driver has binocular visual acuity that does not meet the 20/40 minimum in accordance with Section 1030.70(b) but is not worse than 20/70.  People who want to drive utilizing a non-standard lens arrangement pursuant to Section 1030.75 are restricted to daylight driving only.

 

i)          A Type J restriction with appropriate numerical indicators includes other restrictions not otherwise listed in this Section.  These Type J restrictions and numerical indicators are as follows:

 

1)         J01       Driver has been issued an Illinois Medical Restriction Card that must be carried in addition to a valid Illinois driver's license/permit.

 

2)         J02       Driver authorized to operate a religious organization bus within the same classification, as provided in IVC Section 6-106.2.

 

3)         J03       Driver authorized to operate a religious organization bus or van within Class D only.  The driver took the religious organization bus test in a Class D vehicle but may hold a Class A, B, or C license.

 

4)         J04       Driver authorized to operate a religious organization bus or van within Class C or a lesser classification vehicle only.  The driver took the religious organization bus test in a Class C vehicle but may hold a Class A or B license.

 

5)         J05       Driver authorized to operate a senior citizen transportation vehicle within the same classification.  The driver operates a vehicle that is utilized solely for the purpose of providing transportation for senior citizens, as provided in IVC Section 6-106.3.

 

6)         J06       Driver authorized to operate a senior citizen transportation vehicle within Class D only.  The driver took the senior citizen transportation vehicle test in a Class D vehicle but may hold a Class A, B, or C license.

 

7)         J07       Driver authorized to operate a senior citizen transportation vehicle within written Class C vehicle or a lesser classification vehicle only.  The driver took the senior citizen transportation vehicle test in a Class C vehicle but may hold a Class A or B license.

 

8)         J08     Driver authorized to operate a commuter van in a for-profit ridesharing arrangement within the same classification, as provided in IVC Section 6-106.4.

 

9)         J09       Driver who is 16 or 17 years of age authorized to operate either Class L motor-driven cycles or Class M motorcycles, as provided in IVC Section 6-103(2).

 

10)        J10       Driver restricted to the operation of a vehicle with a GVWR of 16,000 pounds or less.

 

11)        J11       Indicates the driver took the road test on a three-wheel motorcycle (Class M) or three-wheel motor-driven cycle (Class L) and is restricted to a three-wheel cycle of the proper class.

 

12)        J14       Authorizes the driver to operate a motor vehicle with outside mirrors using a non-standard lens arrangement during daytime hours only.

 

13)        J15       Special Restrictions − An applicant may have special restrictions applied specifically to the vehicle the applicant is operating at the time a road test is being administered by a facility examiner.  These special restrictions may apply only when the applicant is operating that particular motor vehicle.  This J15 restriction only applies to variations of C, D, or J60 restrictions.  To remove a special restriction or to operate another motor vehicle would require the applicant to be administered another road test in the new vehicle.

 

14)        J16       Moped Only – Authorizes an applicant holding a Class L license to operate a moped only.

 

15)        J17       Authorizes a person holding a Class L or M license to operate a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle with rear wheel extensions while maintaining a single front wheel.

 

16)        J33       Authorizes driver to operate a Class D vehicle with outside mirrors using a non-standard lens arrangement during all hours.

 

17)        J50       Farm Waived Non-CDL Farm Vehicle Driver – FVD (Class A truck/tractor, semi-trailer combination vehicles only) – Allows farmers or a member of the farmer's family who is 21 years of age or older and has completed all of the applicable exams (core, combination, air brake, and all three parts of the skills test) to drive a farm waived non-CDL (Class A truck/tractor, semi-trailer combination vehicles only) vehicle.  Those eligible may operate the truck/tractor semi-trailer to transport farm products, equipment or supplies to or from a farm, if used within 150 air miles of the farm, and not used in the operations of a common or contract carrier.

 

18)        J51       Farm Waived Non-CDL Covered Farm Vehicle Driver – CFV (Class A truck/tractor and semi-trailer combination vehicles only) – Allows farmers, members of the farmer's family, or employees of the farmer who are 18 years of age or older driving intrastate or 21 years of age or older driving interstate and has completed all of the applicable exams (core, combination, air brake, and all three parts of the skills test) to drive a farm waived non-CDL (Class A truck/tractor and semi-trailer combination vehicles only) covered farm vehicle. Those eligible may operate the truck/tractor, semi-trailer to transport farm products, equipment, or supplies to or from a farm, if used within this State or interstate within 150 air miles of the farm, and not used in the operations of a common or contract carrier. The vehicle must be a covered farm vehicle with Illinois Farm plates, as defined in Section 18b-101 of the IVC.

 

19)        J60       Automatic Transmission − An automatic transmission restriction is added when a driver is unable to operate a standard shift non‑commercial vehicle due to the minimal use of one or both arms or legs.

 

20)        J71       Out of state at the time of issuance – license issued to a driver who is temporarily absent from the State of Illinois on the expiration date of the driver's license.

 

21)        J72       Out of country at the time of issuance – license issued to a driver who is temporarily residing outside the United States of America on the expiration date of the driver's license.

 

22)        J73       Military or military dependent – license issued to the licensee, spouse, and dependent children who are living with the licensee while on active duty serving in the Armed Forces of the United States outside the State of Illinois.

 

23)        J74       Military deferral card issued at the expiration of the driver's license to extend the expiration while in the military of the licensee, spouse and dependent children who are living with the licensee while on active duty serving in the Armed Forces of the United States outside the State of Illinois.

 

24)        J75       No Photo or Signature – administrative approval license issued to a driver with facial disfigurements or established religious convictions against being photographed.

 

25)        J88       Deaf/Hard of Hearing − license issued to drivers that require alternative forms of communication.

 

26)        J89       Aphasia – license issued to drivers with a speech and language impairment.

 

27)        J90       BAIID Only – license issued to a driver that requires the driver to operate only motor vehicles equipped with a Breath Alcohol Ignition Interlock Device (BAIID).

 

28)        J91       Mental Health Disorder – license is made available upon:

 

A)        the request of the applicant; and

 

B)        the submission of an SOS medical report form (https://www.ilsos.gov/publications/pdf_publications/dsd_dc163.pdf) completed by an applicant's treating provider (Doctor licensed to practice medicine in all its branches (MD)/Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) or Nurse Practitioner (NP)/Physician Assistant (PA)), indicating that the applicant has a mental health disorder and is mentally fit to operate a vehicle.

 

29)        J99       Indicates more than two J restrictions have been placed on the license.

 

j)          A Type K restriction indicates the driver is authorized to operate a commercial motor vehicle intrastate only.

 

k)         A Type L restriction indicates that the person is not authorized to operate vehicles equipped with air brakes.

 

l)          A Type M restriction indicates a P endorsement is only valid in a Class B or lesser classification vehicle.

 

m)        A Type N restriction indicates a P endorsement is only valid in a Class C or lesser classification vehicle.

 

n)         A Type O restriction prohibits a commercial motor vehicle driver from operating a combination vehicle with a fifth wheel assembly as provided by 49 CFR 383.153(a)(10) (October 1, 2014).

 

o)         A Type P restriction allows a commercial learner's permit holder to operate a vehicle designed to carry passengers, without passengers aboard, exempting a company trainer or State or federal examiner as provided by 49 CFR 383.153(b)(9) (October 1, 2014).

 

p)         A Type V restriction indicates FMCSA has granted a medical variance to operate a CMV within the boundaries of the United States as provided by 49 CFR 391.41 (October 1, 2014).

 

q)         A Type X restriction allows a commercial learner's permit holder to operate a tank truck or tank truck tractor/trailer combination void of any type of liquid or gaseous materials in the tank as provided by 49 CFR 383.153(b)(9) (October 1, 2014).

 

r)          A Type Z restriction limits a commercial motor vehicle driver to operating a commercial motor vehicle with an air-over-hydraulic braking system as provided by 49 CFR 383.153(b)(10) (October 1, 2014).

 

s)         An applicant who wants to appeal a type of restriction that has been added to a driver's license, depending on the type of restriction, shall:

 

1)         For Type B, C, D, F, G, J01, J60 or any other medical restriction that has been added to the driver's license pursuant to the restrictions contained in subsection (i), provide a written request that the Department forward the driver's case to the Board.  Should the Board uphold the restriction, the driver may request a 3-doctor Panel review.  If the Panel upholds the restriction, appeal to the Department of Administrative Hearings pursuant to Section 2-118 of the IVC.  If the Department of Administrative Hearings upholds the restriction, further review shall be conducted by the courts pursuant to the Administrative Review Law [735 ILCS 5/Art. III].

 

2)         For any other types of restrictions that have been added to the driver's license pursuant to this Section, appeal to the Department of Administrative Hearings pursuant to IVC Section 2-118.

 

3)         Further review of all restrictions shall be conducted by the courts pursuant to the Administrative Review Law [735 ILCS 5/Art. III].

 

(Source:  Amended at 48 Ill. Reg. 5751, effective April 1, 2024)