Licence code
Code 105
Vehicle not more than 5.5 metres long
105
UK national
Column 12
Checked on 20 December 2024.DVLA, Driving licence codes (as of 20 December 2024)
What does licence code 105 mean?
Vehicle not more than 5.5 metres long. A length restriction on the vehicles the category covers, measured overall.
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 |
|---|---|
| 103 | Subject to certificate of competence |
| 105 | Vehicle not more than 5.5 metres long |
| 106 | Restricted to vehicles with automatic transmissions |
Common questions
- What does code 105 mean on a driving licence?
- Vehicle not more than 5.5 metres long. A length restriction on the vehicles the category covers, measured overall.
- Where is code 105 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 105 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.