Non-commercial Driver's Licenses. CLASS A (minimum age 18): Required to operate any combination of vehicles with a gross weight rating of 26,001 pounds or more, where the vehicle(s) being towed is/are in excess of 10,000 pounds. Example: Recreational Vehicle, when the towing vehicle is rated at 11,000 pounds and the vehicle towed is rated at 15,500 pounds (total combination weight of 26,500 pounds). CLASS B (minimum age 18): Required to operate any single vehicle rated in excess of 26,000 pounds.

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Example: Motor homes rated at 26,001 pounds or more. CLASS C (minimum age 16): A Class C driver's license will be issued to persons 16 years of age or older, who have demonstrated their qualifications to operate any vehicles, except those requiring a Class M qualification, and who do not meet the definitions of Class A or Class B. Any firefighter or member of a rescue or emergency squad who is the holder of a Class C driver's license and who has a certificate of authorization from a fire chief or head of the rescue or emergency squad will be authorized to operate any fire or emergency vehicle registered to that fire department, rescue or emergency squad or municipality(emergency use only). The holder of a Class C license is authorized to drive a motor-driven cycle with an automatic transmission and cylinder capacity of 50 CCs or less, a 3-wheeled motorcycle with an enclosed cab or an autocycle. CLASS M (minimum age 16): A Class M driver's license will be issued to those persons 16 years of age or older who have demonstrated their ability to operate a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle.

If a person is qualified to operate only a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle, he/she will be issued a Class M driver's license. If you test on a motor-driven cycle, an '8' restriction will appear on your driver's license. This restriction prohibits you from operating a motorcycle. If you test on a 3-wheeled motorcycle, a '9' restriction will appear on your driver's license. This restriction prohibits you from operating a 2-wheeled motorcycle.

2 - Vehicle must be equipped with mirrors on both sides of the vehicle. The following restrictions prohibit you from operating certain types of vehicles:A - Restricts the driver to driving under 49 CFR § 391.62(c) (relating to limited exemptions for intra-city zone drivers).E – Prohibits driving a commercial motor vehicle equipped with a manual transmission.G - Indicates qualification under 49 CFR § 391.62(e).K – Restricts driver to intrastate driving.L - Prohibits driving a commercial motor vehicle equipped with air brakes.M. – Prohibits driving a class A passenger vehicle. (formerly a “B” restriction)N. – Prohibits driving a class A or B passenger vehicle. (formerly a “C” restriction)O – Prohibits a Class A driver from driving a truck tractor-trailer combination.P – Prohibits driving a commercial motor vehicle bus containing passengers (will appear on commercial learner permit only).Q - Requires the driver to wear corrective lenses.V - Indicates that the driver has been issued a medical variance.X – Prohibits tank vehicles from carrying cargo (will appear on commercial learner permit only).Y - Requires the driver to wear a hearing aid.Z – Prohibits driving a commercial motor vehicle with full air brakes.

What You Can, Should, and Must Do While You are Driving on an Occupational Drivers License in TexasIf you’ve received an occupational license related to a ALR suspension (blood or breath test refusal or failure) in Texas, the judge who granted you that license likely included several restrictions and requirements you must follow. Those requirements can be found in the order granting your occupational license. You should have that order handy because Texas Transportation Code Section 521.250 requires you to possess a certified copy of the order when you drive. In fact, it’s a criminal offense not to possess a certified copy (we’ll revisit that below.) Learn About Your Restrictions and RequirementsIt all starts with the order that the judge signed.

When reviewing the order granting your occupational license, you will find various restrictions and requirements. Restrictions typically limit your time, location and purpose of travel.

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In some scenarios, people are restricted to use an occupational license only when driving a vehicle equipped with an ignition interlock device. Other requirements can vary. They often include (but are not limited to) keeping a travel logbook, no traffic citations, no radar devices, etc. Specifically, however, Texas Transportation Code Section 521.245 requires the judge to require the person attend some form of an alcohol dependency program in the order granting occupational license.

The order can also require you to submit proof of attendance to the court.