Condition codes
A condition code may be added to a person's driver's licence to ensure that person meets the requirements to operate a motor vehicle. For example, all drivers must meet specific vision requirements to operate a vehicle. If you require glasses or contact lenses to improve your vision to these specific standards, you will have a Condition code placed on your driver's licence indicating this requirement. Also, a person can be required to have a medical examination by a doctor or a nurse practitioner periodically to be allowed to drive, and this will be indicated on the driver's licence.
In more extreme situations, a change in a person's situation can make it impossible for him or her to safely operate a vehicle. These situations are not common, but do mean that the person is not able to be licensed to operate a vehicle.
Endorsement codes
An endorsement code on a driver's licence shows that the person has had specific education or training, like completing a novice driver education course or a course specific to operating a school bus. An endorsement may also indicate that the person is permitted to drive a vehicle that has a specific feature, like a vehicle with air brakes.
Each condition or endorsement has a letter code attached to it and may be shown on the driver's licence. Conditions and endorsements specific to you are placed on the front of the licence, in the Cond/End section. Some of the condition codes and endorsements have an explanation on the back of the driver's licence.
Driver Licence Condition Codes
* Do not appear on the driver's licence
| Condition Code | Description |
|---|---|
| A | Adequate Lenses |
| B | Special Conditions |
| C | Periodic Medical * |
| D | Periodic Vision Report * |
| E | Periodic Driver Examination * |
| F | Valid Temporary Licence |
| H | Daylight Driving Only |
| J | Outside Mirrors |
| K | Automatic Transmission |
| L | Hand Controls |
| M | Under Alberta Transportation Review * |
| N | Excludes Class 2 and 4 |
| P | Testing to be conducted by Provincial Examiner only * |
| T | Special Medical * |
Driver Licence Endorsements
* Do not appear on the driver's licence
| Endorsement | Description |
|---|---|
| Q | Air Brakes |
| S | School Bus |
| V | Extended Length Vehicle Combinations |
| U | Completed Driver Education Course * |