Licence code
Code 102
Drawbar trailers only
102
UK national
Column 12
Checked on 20 December 2024.DVLA, Driving licence codes (as of 20 December 2024)
What does licence code 102 mean?
Drawbar trailers only. The entitlement covers a drawbar trailer only and does not extend to an articulated combination.
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 |
|---|---|
| 101 | Not for hire or reward, that is, not to make a profit |
| 102 | Drawbar trailers only |
| 103 | Subject to certificate of competence |
Common questions
- What does code 102 mean on a driving licence?
- Drawbar trailers only. The entitlement covers a drawbar trailer only and does not extend to an articulated combination.
- Where is code 102 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 102 a UK code or a European one?
- It is a UK national code, from the 100 series. It has no equivalent on a licence issued elsewhere, and DVLA publishes it in the same flat list as the harmonised codes.
- 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.