Licence code
Code 103
Subject to certificate of competence
103
UK national
Column 12
Checked on 20 December 2024.DVLA, Driving licence codes (as of 20 December 2024)
What does licence code 103 mean?
Subject to certificate of competence. The entitlement depends on holding a separate certificate, which has to be current.
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 |
|---|---|
| 102 | Drawbar trailers only |
| 103 | Subject to certificate of competence |
| 105 | Vehicle not more than 5.5 metres long |
Common questions
- What does code 103 mean on a driving licence?
- Subject to certificate of competence. The entitlement depends on holding a separate certificate, which has to be current.
- Where is code 103 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 103 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.