What do the numbers mean on a driving licence?

849339 – First and last numbers are the year of birth. The second and third numbers are the month of birth. (Note: in the case of female driving licence holders, '5' is added to the second digit, this means that the second digit will be 5 or 6). The fourth and fifth digits are the day of the month of your birth.

What does code 12 mean on driving licence?

Column 10 shows the earliest date from which a driving category is valid from. Column 11 shows the date at which your driving category is no longer valid. Column 12 includes driving licence codes that show what restrictions are in place.

What does 01 mean on UK driving licence?

The codes printed on the back of your driving licence tell you what conditions you must meet to drive. Some codes may be different in Northern Ireland. The codes and their meanings are as follows: 01 - eyesight correction, for example glasses or contact lenses. 02 - hearing/communication aid.

Can I ride a motorcycle with Category A?

Does category “A” on your motorbike mean you can ride a motorbike? In short, yes it does. Category A entitlement means you can ride any motorcycle, even with a passenger and on motorways.

UK License levels!

Do grandfather rights still exist?

Grandfather rights are a concept that have been around for a long time and cover all sorts of industries, including HGV licencing. They are a fantastic option for when new laws come into place, as they give you time to make changes without feeling like you are being penalised, or that you are losing out.

What is C1 and D1 driving licence?

C1 Light goods vehicle between 3500kg MAM and 7500kg MAM. C1+E Light goods vehicle between 3500kg MAM and 7500kg MAM with trailer. D1 Minibus with up to 16 passenger seats. D1+E Minibus with up to 16 passenger seats and trailer.

What can I drive on a C1 licence?

A C1 driving licence enables you to drive rigid vehicles weighing up to 7.5 tonnes and a trailer of almost 750 Kg. If you need to take a larger trailer you'll need a C1+E licence. C1 vehicles include Ambulances, Horseboxes, Removal Trucks, etc.

What is B1 driving licence?

A B1 driving licence is the category that allows you to drive light four-wheeled quadricycles up to 400kg unladen or 550kg if the vehicle is designed to carry goods.

What does A1 mean on a driving licence?

Category A1

You can drive light motorbikes with: an engine size up to 125cc. a power output of up to 11kW. a power to weight ratio not more than 0.1kW/ kg.

What is A1 on driving licence?

The A1 Motorcycle Licence is available for people aged 17 or above who only want to ride a scooter/moped or motorbike with a maximum engine size of up to 125cc. Many people consider the A1 licence as a so called “permanent CBT”, with the added privilege of being able to use motorways, and carry pillion passenger's.

Can you drive a Code 8 vehicle with a Code 10 licence?

A Code 10 allows you to drive any vehicle up to 16 000 Kg, with a trailer of up 750 Kg. A Code 10 Licence also legally allows you to drive a Code 8 vehicle.

How do I read my driving licence?

Front of the licence

1. Full.
2. Provisional.
3. Your personal details (1, 2 and 3) ...
4. Date of licence issue (4a), expiry (4b), issuing authority (4) ...
5. Driver number (5) ...
6. Holder's photograph (6 – not numbered) ...
7. Holder's signature (7) ...
8. Holder's address (8)

How is UK driving licence number made up?

Driver numbers

1–5: The first five characters of the surname (padded with 9s if fewer than 5 characters). For surnames beginning with "MAC", they are treated as "MC" for all. 15–16: Two computer check digits. 17–18: Two digits representing the licence issue, which increases by 1 for each licence issued.

What is a full driving licence UK?

Once you've passed the theory and practical parts of the driving test, you'll receive your full driving licence. The full licence card is pink, instead of green. You must apply for your full licence within two years of passing your test or your pass certificate won't be valid and you'll have to re-sit your test.

What's the difference between C and C1 licence?

'C1 and 'C' licences

If the vehicle has a MAM between 3.5 tonnes and 7.5 tonnes then a category 'C1' LGV driving licence is needed, however, if the (MAM) is more than 7.5 tonnes then a category 'C' LGV driving licence is needed.

Can I still drive a 7.5 tonne with car Licence?

Car licences issued before January 1997 have automatic rights to drive vehicles up to 7.5 tonnes (known as 'grandfather rights'). If you gained your car licence after that date, you cannot automatically drive Category C1 vehicles, so you will require the training to upgrade your licence.

How hard is C1 licence?

Applying for a C1 driving licence involves completing three theory tests. These include a multiple-choice test, hazard perception test and a case study. The multiple-choice test has 100 questions covering how to safely and proficiently drive large vehicles. The pass mark required is 85 out of 100.

How do I know if I have D1 on my driving licence?

D1 is a category on your driving licence that permits you to legally drive vehicles of between 9 & 16 seats. If you passed your test before 1st January 1997, you'll automatically have category D1 on your licence. However, if you passed your test after this date, you will need to apply to have D1 added to your licence.

Can I drive a 3.5 tonne van on a car Licence?

Driving most vans is pretty simple, so if you have a full, B category car license, you're permitted to drive any van weighing up to 3.5 tonnes.

Do I need a C1 licence to drive a motorhome?

To drive a motorhome with a MAM of between 3.5 and 7.5 tonnes, you need a category C1 licence. To drive a motorhome with a MAM of over 7.5 tonnes, you need a category C licence. Check which vehicles you can drive and the licence and age requirements for towing.

Can I drive a 7.5 tonne lorry with grandfather rights?

To drive a 7.5-tonne vehicle you need to have the C1 entitled on your licence. If you have passed your Category B (Car) driving test before 1st January 1997, you automatically have 'grandfather rights' that allows you to drive a 7-5 tonne lorry without having to take the C1 driving test.

When did the grandad licence end?

This distinction will effectively cease to exist in 2021, by which time virtually no-one with acquired rights will be under 45. The ultimate cut-off will be 2025 when even those who passed their test in the Armed Forces at the age of 17 in 1996 will reach 45.

What year is grandfather rights?

If you're a large goods vehicle driver and you gained your licence prior to 10th September 2009, then you have Grandfather/acquired rights. This applies to Cat C, C1, C+E and C1+E licences.