License Restrictions

Under certain conditions, the privilege to drive a motor vehicle is restricted in specific ways. If a driver has a restriction on his or her license, it will be listed on the back of the license. Restrictions placed on a driver license include:

E Restriction: The driver may only operate a commercial vehicle with an automatic transmission.
F Restriction: An outside mirror is required on the vehicle.
G Restriction: The driver of vehicle is only allowed to operate during daylight hours.
K Restriction: Intrastate Only: Drivers are authorized to drive a commercial vehicle within the state of New Hampshire only. This restriction applies to any holder of a New Hampshire CDL license who is under 21 years old.
L Restriction: Air Brakes: Drivers are restricted from operating a commercial vehicle with air brakes. This restriction is issued when a driver either fails the air brake component of the general knowledge test or performs the road skills test in a vehicle not equipped with air brakes.
M Restriction: CDL-A holders may operate CDL-B school buses only.
N Restriction: CDL-A and CDL-B holders may operate CDL-C school buses only.
O Restriction: Except Tractor Trailers: Driver limited to pintail hook trailers only.
T Restriction: 60-day temporary license.
Z Restriction: No Full Air brakes
IID Restriction: Alcohol Interlock Device
V Restriction: CDL Variance (relates to Med Card)
RTW Restriction: Restricted to 3 wheel Motorcycle
RMC Restriction: Restricted to Motor Driven Cycle
X Restriction: No Cargo in commercial motor vehicle Tank Vehicle (CDL Permit)
P restriction: No Passenger in commercial motor vehicle (CDL Permit)

Age Restrictions

Youth Operators
- A driver must be at least 16 years of age to get a New Hampshire Driver License. Drivers between the ages of 16 and 21 will be issued a Youth Operator License which will expire on their 21st birthday. Drivers 16 and 17 years old may apply for a license only if they pass an approved Driver Education Program.
- Drivers under 18 years of age cannot get a commercial driver license and must observe the following restrictions:
  1. Shall not operate a motor vehicle between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 4:00 a.m.
  2. During the first 6 months holding the license, shall not operate a motor vehicle with more than one passenger less than 25 years of age who is not a member of the driver's family unless accompanied by a licensed, responsible adult who is at least 25 years of age.
  3. Shall not operate a motor vehicle with more passengers than seat belts or safety restraints in the vehicle.