383.95—Restrictions.
(a) Air brake restrictions.
(1)
If an applicant either fails the air brake component of the knowledge test, or performs the skills test in a vehicle not equipped with air brakes, the State must indicate on the CDL, if issued, that the person is restricted from operating a CMV equipped with air brakes.
(2)
For the purposes of the skills test and the restriction, air brakes shall include any braking system operating fully or partially on the air brake principle.
(b) Medical variance restrictions.
If the State is notified according to § 383.73(j)(3) that the driver has been issued a medical variance, the State must indicate the existence of such a medical variance on the CDLIS driver record and the CDL document, if issued, using the restriction code “V” indicating there is information about a medical variance on the CDLIS driver record. NOTE: In accordance with the agreement between Canada and the United States (see footnote to § 391.41 ), drivers with a medical variance restriction code on their commercial driver license are restricted from operating a CMV in the other country.
[73 FR 73125, Dec. 1, 2008]