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MCC §10.84.040

Driver's license restrictions and their codes

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After your driving tests, the examiner will tell you why you have restrictions on your license. The law lists common restrictions like special mirrors or brakes, and each one has a letter code that goes on your license.

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The ordinance, as written (Maui County) — Restrictions

A copy, taken August 21, 2026. The version published by Maui County is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.

Subsequent to completion of the examinations required by the director, the examiner shall explain to the applicant the reasons for any restrictions. The following indicate some of the restrictions which may be required for various deficiencies: 1. Pedal extensions: special manual brakes; power brakes; special clutch or accelerator controls; 2. Special seat adjustments; cushions placed appropriately; 3. Special knob on steering wheel; mechanical arm signaling device; gear lever on steering column; automatic transmission; 4. Two outside mirrors, one on the right and one on the left, and a full-size inside mirror. B. Any restrictions and the reasons therefor shall be entered on the application for State of Hawaii motor vehicle driver's license and the restrictions shall be noted on the license according to the following codes: A - Glasses B - Outside Mirror C - Automatic Transmission D - Daylight Hours Only E - Full Hand Equipment F - Mechanical Signals G - Not in use H - Not in use I - Hearing Aid J - Power Brakes K - Power Steering L - Steering Knob M - Cushion N - Annual Eye or Physical Examination O - Any other restrictions determined necessary by examiner of drivers (Ord. 1464 § 1 (part), 1985: prior code § 10-5.2(c))
Read the official text at library.municode.com ↗as published Nov 21, 2025our copy taken Aug 21, 2026

Published by the County of Maui through Municode.

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