Licence code
Code 118
Start date is for earliest entitlement
118
UK national
Column 12
Checked on 20 December 2024.DVLA, Driving licence codes (as of 20 December 2024)
What does licence code 118 mean?
Start date is for earliest entitlement. The date printed against the category is when the entitlement first began rather than when this licence was issued.
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 |
|---|---|
| 115 | Organ donor |
| 118 | Start date is for earliest entitlement |
| 119 | Weight limit for vehicle does not apply |
Common questions
- What does code 118 mean on a driving licence?
- Start date is for earliest entitlement. The date printed against the category is when the entitlement first began rather than when this licence was issued.
- Where is code 118 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 118 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.