Licence code
Code 121
Restricted to conditions specified in the Secretary of State's notice
121
UK national
Column 12
Checked on 20 December 2024.DVLA, Driving licence codes (as of 20 December 2024)
What does licence code 121 mean?
Restricted to conditions specified in the Secretary of State's notice. The conditions are in a letter DVLA sent with the licence, so the licence alone does not tell you what they are. Keep the notice with the licence.
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 |
|---|---|
| 119 | Weight limit for vehicle does not apply |
| 121 | Restricted to conditions specified in the Secretary of State's notice |
| 122 | Valid on successful completion of the Basic Moped Training Course. This does not apply to trial e-scooters |
Common questions
- What does code 121 mean on a driving licence?
- Restricted to conditions specified in the Secretary of State's notice. The conditions are in a letter DVLA sent with the licence, so the licence alone does not tell you what they are. Keep the notice with the licence.
- Where is code 121 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 121 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.