What the codes on driving licenses mean: decoding restrictions for drivers

According to hvylya.net: The Ukrainian driver's license contains special marks and codes that indicate conditions or restrictions for operating a motor vehicle. These marks help police quickly verify the driver and their rights to drive.

• '9. Category' – what can be driven.

• '10. Valid from' – date of category issuance.

• '11. Valid until' – duration of the category.

• '12. Restrictions' – additional conditions.

For example, code 78 means that one can only drive a car with an automatic transmission, 64.70  – speed restrictions for beginners, and codes 01.01 – 01.06  require the use of glasses or lenses.

There is also a section for indicating blood type and consent to donate.

Exchange of old-style licenses

Owners of old-style licenses can exchange them at any service center with a passport, identification code, and medical certificate.

The driver's license in Ukraine contains various marks and codes that indicate the conditions of operating a vehicle. This helps law enforcement agencies quickly verify the legitimacy of driver's rights. It is also reminded that owners of old-style licenses can exchange them at any service center by presenting a passport, identification code, and medical certificate.