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
In the Philippines, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) has transitioned from traditional numerical (1, 2, 3, etc.) to a more detailed system of alphanumeric Driver's License (DL) Codes . These codes determine the specific vehicle categories you are legally authorized to operate based on your training and examination results. New LTO Driver's License (DL) Codes Philippines Driver\'s License Restrictions Codes
: Requires special equipment for upper or lower limb impairment . 3 : Must drive a customized vehicle . 4 : Restricted to daylight driving only. 5 : Requires the use of a hearing aid . LTO License Restriction Codes Guide 2026 Philippines If you hold an older license, your restrictions
: Large buses with more than 9 seats and a GVW exceeding 5,000 kg. 3 : Must drive a customized vehicle
: 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).
: Passenger cars with up to 8 seats and a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) up to 5,000 kg.