Ask X3What does 49 CFR 383.95 (Restrictions) require?
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Based on 49 CFR 383.95, the regulation requires the State to place specific restrictions on a driver's Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) or Commercial Driver's License (CDL) based on how they test or their medical status. Specifically:
* Air Brakes: If a driver fails the air brake knowledge test or takes the skills test in a vehicle without air brakes, the State must restrict them from operating any commercial motor vehicle (CMV) with air brakes.
* Full Air Brakes: If a driver takes the skills test in a vehicle with air-over-hydraulic brakes, the State must restrict them from operating a CMV with a braking system that operates fully on the air brake principle.
* Manual Transmission: If a driver takes the skills test in an automatic transmission vehicle, the State must restrict them from operating a CMV with a manual transmission.
* Tractor-Trailer: If a driver takes the skills test for a Group A CDL combination vehicle using a pintle hook or non-fifth wheel connection, the State must restrict them from operating a tractor-trailer connected by a fifth wheel requiring a Group A CDL.
* Passenger Vehicles: If a driver takes a passenger endorsement skills test in a vehicle requiring a Group B CDL, the State must restrict them from operating a passenger vehicle requiring a Group A CDL. If they test in a vehicle requiring a Group C CDL, they are restricted from operating a passenger vehicle requiring a Group A or B CDL.
* Medical Variances: If the State is notified that a driver has a medical variance, it must indicate this on the CDL document and CDLIS driver record using the restriction code "V." Drivers with this code are restricted from operating a CMV in Canada.