The K Restriction
Limits you to commercial driving inside the issuing state. Usually because you are 18 to 20, or self-certified as excepted intrastate.
What it actually stops you doing
A restriction is printed on the license and is enforceable roadside. Driving outside it is driving outside your license class, with the same consequences — so an employer will check it before they hire you, whatever your experience.
How to remove it
This one is administrative, not a test. It comes off when the underlying circumstance changes and you update your record at the licensing office — there is nothing to study.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the K restriction mean?
Limits you to commercial driving inside the issuing state. Usually because you are 18 to 20, or self-certified as excepted intrastate.
How do I remove the K restriction?
It is administrative: update your record at the licensing office when the circumstance changes.
