Licence code
Code 44 (7)
Adjusted commands, such as direction indicators and the braking light
44 (7)
Harmonised
Column 12
Checked on 20 December 2024.DVLA, Driving licence codes (as of 20 December 2024)
What does licence code 44 (7) mean?
Adjusted commands, such as direction indicators and the braking light. Switchgear has been moved or resized so the rider can reach it while riding.
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 |
|---|---|
| 44 (6) | Adjusted rear-view mirrors |
| 44 (7) | Adjusted commands, such as direction indicators and the braking light |
| 44 (8) | Seat height allowing the rider, sitting on the machine, to have both feet on the ground and balance it when stopping and standing |
Common questions
- What does code 44 (7) mean on a driving licence?
- Adjusted commands, such as direction indicators and the braking light. Switchgear has been moved or resized so the rider can reach it while riding.
- Where is code 44 (7) 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 44 (7) a UK code or a European one?
- It is from the harmonised European set, so it reads the same on a licence issued anywhere that set applied. DVLA publishes it in one flat list with the UK codes and does not label which is which.
- 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.