Licence code
Code 106
Restricted to vehicles with automatic transmissions
106
UK national
Column 12
Checked on 20 December 2024.DVLA, Driving licence codes (as of 20 December 2024)
What does licence code 106 mean?
Restricted to vehicles with automatic transmissions. The national equivalent of code 78. Both mean the same thing, and a licence may carry either.
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 |
|---|---|
| 105 | Vehicle not more than 5.5 metres long |
| 106 | Restricted to vehicles with automatic transmissions |
| 107 | Not more than 8,250 kilograms |
Common questions
- What does code 106 mean on a driving licence?
- Restricted to vehicles with automatic transmissions. The national equivalent of code 78. Both mean the same thing, and a licence may carry either.
- Where is code 106 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 106 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.