Philippines Driver\'s License Restrictions Codes Apr 2026

: Tricycles, motorized bicycles, and microcars (L4, L5, L6, L7 categories).

: Heavy commercial vehicles for goods with a GVW exceeding 3,500 kg.

: Articulated vehicles, such as cars with trailers or semi-trailer trucks. Conversion from Old Restriction Codes Philippines Driver\'s License Restrictions Codes

If you hold an older license, your restrictions are converted as follows during renewal: Old Restriction New DL Code Authorized Vehicles A, A1 Motorcycles and Tricycles 2 B, B1 Light Passenger Vehicles (up to 5,000 kg GVW) 3 B2, C Light to Heavy Commercial Vehicles (Goods) 4 B (AT only) Automatic Transmission light vehicles only 5 C (AT only) Automatic Transmission heavy vehicles only Driving Conditions

: Passenger cars with up to 8 seats and a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) up to 5,000 kg. : Tricycles, motorized bicycles, and microcars (L4, L5,

: Passenger vehicles with 9 or more seats and a GVW up to 5,000 kg (e.g., large vans like the Hyundai H350).

Numerical "Conditions" indicate personal requirements for the driver: : Must wear corrective lenses (formerly Condition A). Conversion from Old Restriction Codes If you hold

: Light commercial vehicles for goods with a GVW of 3,500 kg or less.