Frequently Asked Questions

Rules Regarding Demerit Points:

• http://www.state.me.us/sos/bmv/licenses/demeritpts.html

License Status Codes:

• A: Active
• X: Pending Suspension
• S: Suspended
• C: Cancelled
• I: Deceased
• D: Deleted
• R: Revoked
• V: Voluntary Surrender

License Class Codes:

• 1: A
• 2: B
• 3: C
• 4: C CDL
• A: Combination of vehicles with a GVWR of 26,001 or more lbs. and if the GVWR of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 lbs.
• B: Single Unit vehicle with a GVWR or registered weight of 26,001 lbs or such vehicle towing a vehicle with a GVWR not in excess of 10,000 lbs.
• C: Passenger Vehicles
• C CDL: Carries hazardous material, tanker and/or passenger bus endorsement

Restriction Codes:

• A: Corrective Lenses
• B: Daylight Operation
• C: Driver Improvement
• D: Motorcycle
• G: Geographical
• M: Medication
• Q: Conditional License
• R: Moped
• S: Special Equipment
• CDL Medical Variance
• W: Operation of Vehicles equipped with air brakes not allowed
• Z: Ignition Lock

Endorsement Codes:

• H: Hazardous Materials
• I: Motorcycle
• K: Valid until 30 days after discharge from armed services
• N: Tank Vehicle
• P: Passenger (Bus) Vehicle
• S: School bus carrying over 15 passengers
• T: Double/Triple Trailer
• X: Comb. Tank Hazardous Materials
• Z: School Bus 15 passengers or less including driver

Questions about this Service?
You may contact the BMV Driver License Information Unit at: (207) 624-9000 ext. 52116
For technical assistance contact InforME at: (207) 621-2600 or Email: info@informe.org