Additional Restriction Code

ADDITIONAL RESTRICTION CODE
NON-PROFESSIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DL

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. 1. Must be at least eighteen (18) years old.
   2. Must be able to read and write in Filipino and/or English.
   3. Must be physically and mentally fit to operate a motor vehicle.
   4.  Must not have unsettled traffic violation.
   5. For applicants with the following demerit points, the period of prohibition for additional DL codes shall apply from the date of settlement of fines and penalties:b. 1 – 2 demerit points – 3 months
      a. 3 – 4 demerit points – 6 months
      c. 5 or more demerit points – 1 year
   6. Must have passed the Automated Theoretical Examination and Practical Driving Testa. For RC 1 / DL Codes A or A1, must be a holder of DL
      b. For RC 2 or 4 / DL Codes B, B1 or B2, must be a holder of DL
      c. For RC 3 or 5 / DL Codes C, must be a holder of PDL Code B2 (RC 2) for at least four (4) years
      d. For RC 3 or 5 / DL Codes D, must be a holder of PDL Code B1 (RC 2) for at least four (4) years
      c. For RC 6 or 7 / DL Codes BE, must be a holder of B, B1, or B2 (RC 2) for at least three (3) years
      d. For RC 8 / DL Codes CE, must be holder of C or D (RC 3) for at least six (6) months

CHECKLIST OF REQUIREMENTS:

1. 1. Duly accomplished Application for Permits and Licenses (APL) Form
   2. Electronically transmitted medical certificate from LTO accredited medical clinic. Submission of one (1) photocopy and presentation of original medical certificate
   3. Presentation of original NPDL/PDL
      a. For DL Code A or A1, if holder of A / A1, no PDC required
      b. For DL Code B, B1 or B2, if holder of B, B1 / B2, no PDC required
      c. For DL Code C, must have equivalent training from LTO accredited TESDA Training Center for NC III or PDC from Driving School prior to application
      d. For DL Code D, must have equivalent training from LTO accredited TESDA Training Center for NC III or PDC from Driving School prior to application
      e. For DL Code BE, must have equivalent training from LTO accredited TESDA Training Center or PDC from Driving School prior to application or holder of CE (RC 8)
      f. For DL Code CE, must have equivalent training from LTO accredited TESDA Training Center for NC III or PDC from Driving School prior to application

Note: for list of LTO Accredited Driving Schools and Medical Clinics, please click the link below.

Link: Accredited Driving Schools
Link: Accredited Clinics

CLIENT STEPS

LICENSE TRANSACTION WITH EXAMINATION

1.  Requests Application for Driver’s License (ADL) form and accomplishes the same
   1.1. Gets queue number
2. Submits accomplished ADL and all the requirements with the attached queue number
3. Proceeds to the Cashier for payment of fees
   Note: For Additional Restriction Code (RC1) and Change Classification expired PDL to NPDL, proceed to step 5
4. Takes written examination
   IF FAILED
   4.1. Receives the computer generated letter May come back the following day at their convenience
   End of transaction
   IF PASSED
   Note: For Conductor’s License and Change Classification of Valid NPDL to PDL of the same restriction code, proceed to Step 6
5. Proceeds to actual driving test
   5.1. Takes the actual driving test
   IF FAILED
   End of transaction
   IF PASSED
6. Proceeds to the cashier for payment of fees
7. Proceeds to the encoding / biometric window and accomplishes form for encoding of complete details in the new LTO-IT system
8. Receives OR and the DL Card
   8.1 Signs in the log sheet

OFFICE OR DIVISION

1. Licensing Centers / Licensing Extension Offices
2. Authorized District Offices / Extension Offices

NOTE:

a. Processing time includes waiting time and starts upon the submission of complete requirements.
b. If the client arrives at the office when the transaction cannot be completed within the day, he/she will be advised to return on the next working day and be prioritized at the step where he/she stopped.

Source: www.lto.gov.ph