Licence code
Code 10
Modified transmission
10
Harmonised
Column 12
Checked on 20 December 2024.DVLA, Driving licence codes (as of 20 December 2024)
What does licence code 10 mean?
Modified transmission. The vehicle's transmission has been adapted for you. It is a broader code than 78, which is the plain automatic restriction.
The wording above is DVLA's own. The explanation is what it means in practice for somebody holding the licence.
Where this code sits
| Code | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 02 | Hearing or communication aid |
| 10 | Modified transmission |
| 15 | Modified clutch |
Common questions
- What does code 10 mean on a driving licence?
- Modified transmission. The vehicle's transmission has been adapted for you. It is a broader code than 78, which is the plain automatic restriction.
- Where is code 10 printed?
- Column 12 on the back of the photocard, on the same row as the category it applies to. A code against one category does not apply to the others, so you can be restricted on a car and unrestricted on a motorbike.
- Is code 10 a UK code or a European one?
- It is from the harmonised European set, so it reads the same on a licence issued anywhere that set applied. DVLA publishes it in one flat list with the UK codes and does not label which is which.
- What happens if I drive outside a code?
- It is driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence, endorsement code LC20, which carries 3 to 6 penalty points. It can also affect an insurance claim, because the policy assumes you were entitled to be driving.