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Licence code

Code 115

Organ donor

Checked on 20 December 2024.DVLA, Driving licence codes (as of 20 December 2024)

What does licence code 115 mean?

Organ donor. Not a driving restriction at all. It records that the holder joined the NHS Organ Donor Register when applying.

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 115 and the codes either side of it
CodeMeaning
114With any special controls required for safe driving
115Organ donor
118Start date is for earliest entitlement

Common questions

What does code 115 mean on a driving licence?
Organ donor. Not a driving restriction at all. It records that the holder joined the NHS Organ Donor Register when applying.
Where is code 115 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 115 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.

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