The 2018 MVR Access and Decoder Digest. Louisiana. Driver's License Format, Issuance, and Renewal

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1 306 The 2018 MVR Access and Decoder Digest Administration Karen G. St.Germain, Commissioner Office of Motor Vehicles PO Box 64886, Baton Rouge, LA Phone: Important Telephone and Web Contacts All Driver Related Vehicle Registration State Dept of Insurance State Patrol Contacts: Laws and Statutes: Policies & Procedures: Driver's License Format, Issuance, and Renewal License Classes, Restrictions, and Endorsements Appear Later in This Chapter License Format The format is eight digits preceded by one zero (e.g., ). reports there is no code or sequential arrangement which determines the characters making the license number other than the zero at the beginning. Document Appearance is not Real ID compliant and is under review for a renewed extension from REAL ID enforcement. Horizontal licenses are issued to license holders age 21 and over. Class I (ID cards) and H (Handicap) cards will specify "THIS IS NOT A DRIVER'S LICENSE." The state capitol drawing coordinates with the header bar with blue for Class E (personal), green for Class D (chauffeur), blue for all ID cards and Handicap Placards, gold for CDL, and red as indicated below for under 21. A duplicate license is shown by "DUP" in the license header. In March 2015, the Office of Motor Vehicles began issuing an updated version of the driver s license and identification cards. The cards look much the same; the changes were primarily related to additional security features as outlines below. Security Characteristics: The license has a reflective security strip in the shape of the state, across the text. The newly issued cards (since 02/2014) include a tri-color overlay, multi-colored fine line printing, and a ghost image of the photo. Position of Photo: The photo is on the left side, a signature is above the photo. Minor Age Driver: Vertical licenses are issued to those under 21, text indicates "Under 21/18 until xxxx". A red border is around photo. CDL Indicator: COMMERCIAL LICENSE is printed across top. The header bar is gold, unless driver is under 21 then header is red. Veteran: "VETERAN" is printed in black below the photo. Sex Offender: "SEX OFFENDER" is printed in orange below the photo. Issuance On October 3, 2016, the Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV) began issuing REAL ID compliant driver s licenses and identification cards. All applicants for drivers' licenses or identification cards are required to present proof of identification. There are different requirements for obtaining a REAL ID license or ID card compared to a non-real ID card. View the requirements for proof of identity at: pdf. Age Requirements The age requirement for a full Class E license is seventeen years of age as is the age requirement for a Class D license. A graduated licensing system exists for those under seventeen years of age. The minimum ages are fifteen for Learner's Permit, sixteen for Intermediate License, and seventeen for a regular Class E License. After completing the learner's permit stage and upon reaching at least sixteen years of age, a minor may apply for a Class "E" Intermediate License. This license must be maintained for a minimum of one year from the date of issuance or until the driver has reached the age of seventeen. This license allows the minor to drive alone or with other passengers in the vehicle, but restricts him from driving between the hours of 11:00 p.m. to 5:00 AM unless he is accompanied by a licensed parent, guardian, or adult at least twenty-one or older. After the one-year period or once the driver reaches age seventeen, the minor may qualify for a regular Class E license. Residency Non-resident's home-state license honored for ninety days; however, license must be secured within thirty days of establishing residency. Renewal Birth month of fourth year, except sex offenders are issued driver's license/id cards valid for one year. Driver keeps same number when renewing. Renewal for the driver's license (except CDL) or ID card is available online; but state law does not permit renewal online in consecutive periods. Making changes personal information, such as the address, must be made in person and within 10 days of the change. Changing personal information is not permitted when renewing on the Web or by mail. In accordance with R.S 32:412F, any out-of-state military personnel is not subject to renewal until 60 days after returning or discharge. Note that no issued documents are permanent except a Senior ID. Elderly-Related Restrictions None are reported. Vehicle Insurance, Title, and Registration Facts Registration Renewal Motorcycles expire after four years, motor homes two years, boat and light utility trailers four years, trucks up to 6000 GVW four years, trucks GVWR one or four years, trucks GVWR one year, commercial vehicles one year, and passenger cars two years (one year if commercial plate). Trailers 1500 pounds or greater can be one year, four years, or permanent. Renewal is available online.

2 The 2018 MVR Access and Decoder Digest 307 New Residents Non-residents must register vehicles immediately upon obtaining employment or establishing residence. When applying for a license plate for any motor vehicle, the applicant must have proof of the required liability insurance or other allowable substitute. Inspections and Emissions Testing Every automobile, truck, trailer, boat trailer and motorcycle operated on the highways of this state must have a current motor vehicle safety inspection sticker. Testing a vehicle for its emissions is part of the annual safety inspection of the vehicles in. The City of New Orleans, the City of Kenner and the City of Westwego have their own inspection programs. Also there is now an Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Program for the five parishes of Ascension, East Baton Rouge, Iberville, Livingston, and West Baton Rouge. Passenger Plate Facts There is one plate with one decal (YR), there are no coding designations on the plates to indicate the parish of issuance. When a vehicle is sold the plate does not remain with the car, it is destroyed by the dealer or returned to the state, except for very special circumstances. If one is going to cancel the liability insurance on the vehicle the license plate must be surrendered within 10 days from the date of the cancellation notice to avoid a fee. To determine if a personalized plate is available, see Insurance and Financial Responsibility law (RS 32:861) requires that all motor vehicles registered in this state to maintain liability insurance, unless a Statement of Non-Use is submitted. There is not a no-fault insurance provision. Minimum financial responsibility limits are $15,000/$30,000/$25,000 for vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of 20,000 pounds or under. Vehicles with a GVW of 20,001 to 50,000 pounds must have insurance coverage of at least $25,000/$50,000 bodily injury and $25,000 property damage or a single combined limit of no less than $75,000. The limits for vehicles with GVW over 50,000 pounds is at least $100,000/$300,000 bodily injury and $25,000 property damage or a combined single limit of $300,000. Proof of financial responsibility is required following an accident wherein a judgment is rendered, or for DWI convictions and refusals. SR-22 forms are used by the state. When applying for a license plate for any motor vehicle, the applicant must have proof of the required liability insurance or other allowable substitute. Proof of insurance must be maintained in the vehicle when the vehicle is operational and must be presented any time a law enforcement officer requests that such proof be provided. If unable to provide the proof upon request, the vehicle's license plate will be seized and the vehicle may be impounded. Withdrawal Sanctions, and Alcohol and Drug Testing Alcohol and Chemical Testing Limits 's illegal intoxication level for the purpose of convicting individuals of driving while intoxicated is.08 percent and above for noncommercial vehicles and.04 for commercial vehicles. In addition, individuals under the age of 21 can be convicted for underage driving while intoxicated with a.02 to.079 percent intoxication level, but will be charged with driving while intoxicated if they test at or over the.08 level. Blood, urine, and breath tests are all permissible for measurement purposes. has an administrative per se suspension as well as convictionbased suspensions for driving while intoxicated or underage driving while intoxicated. The crime of operating a vehicle while intoxicated is the operating of any motor vehicle, aircraft, water craft, vessel, or other means of conveyance. Suspensions and Revocations The state is in compliance with the federally mandated disqualifications on CDLs per MCSIA. See the Appendix for these details. Driving While License Suspended......Suspension extended for one year. Driving Under the Influence (at any age) if BAC is.08 to.19 First Conviction One-year suspension; SR-22 or bond required. Note: Can serve 30 days with no license, and then obtain a non-interlock hardship license for the remainder of the suspension time. Note: If BAC.20 or above, only required to have the interlock during the first year of the suspension; on the second year person is eligible for a non-interlock hardship. Second Conviction......Two-year suspension; SR-22 or bond required. Third or Subsequent Conviction......Three-year suspension; SR-22 or bond required. Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test First Conviction Six-month suspension. Second or Subsequent Conviction... One and one-half-year suspension. Vehicular Negligent Injury 1st......One-year suspension. Vehicular Negligent Injury 2nd Two-year suspension. Vehicular Negligent Injury 3rd Three-year suspension. Driving Privileges Will be Suspended or Revoked for Any of the Following Violations Committing an Offense in Another State, if Committed in LA Would be Punishable by Suspension or Revocation Failure to Answer Traffic Violation Charge Failure to Comply with Financial Responsibility Law Failure to Maintain Liability Insurance Felony Conviction While Operating Motor Vehicle (Two years) Habitual Offender Hit & Run (Two years) Homicide Committed While Operating a Motor Vehicle, Manslaughter, Negligent Homicide, Felony with MV Used (all two years) Three Convictions for Reckless Driving in Twelve Months (Two years) Violation of License Restrictions Ignition Interlock and Interlock Hardship Since 08/14/2007, any restricted driver's license for a Refusal/Submit, DWI or Vehicular Negligent Injury, including underlying Driving Under Suspension convictions, requires an ignition interlock device to be installed in the vehicle being driven prior to the issuance of an interlock hardship.

3 308 The 2018 MVR Access and Decoder Digest Reinstatement Requirements Suspension Expiration of mandatory suspension period; SR-22 for DWI convictions/refusals; payment of reinstatement fee. Revocation Expiration of mandatory revocation period; payment of reinstatement fee. Note: Any reinstatement processed on or after August 15, 2007, regardless of the offense/conviction date, which requires an ignition interlock to be installed as a condition of reinstatement will be required for no less than 6 months or for the length of original suspension period, whichever is longer. If an interlock hardship was issued during the course of the suspension period, credit will be given for time the interlock was installed. Note: Record Access: Laws, Rules, and Forms This Section Applies to Both Driver and Vehicle Records. Governing Statutes and Rules Laws and Statutes: Policies and Procedures: does not specifically enumerate the exceptions of the federal statute, but states the purpose of its statute is to implement the federal Driver's Privacy Protection Act and to substantially comply with the DPPA. Thus, the state refers to US Code, Title through 2725 and 350 of Public Law as the reason for compliance with DPPA. Therefore a statement to this affect appears on the web page where one can obtain their own driving record online. Thus there is no specific state law or statute shown with this text. Policy Statement Regarding Permissible Uses The state adopted the 14 permissible uses as outlined in DPPA. Request and Consent Forms Driving Records: A two-sided form Request for Driver's License Information must be completed. At present, the form is not Driving Records General Information and Fees Office of Motor Vehicles, Attn: ODR, PO Box 64886, Baton Rouge LA 70896, Note that this agency often refers to a driving record as an ODR - which means Official Driving Record. Use of Request for Driver's License Information Form is required. Note this form cannot be downloaded from the web. This requires signed release of subject. The current fee for a driving record is $16.00 (including records electronically ordered by approved requesters and businesses) and $18.00 via the web by license holders. The fee for a copy of a driver license application or basic driver license information is $5.00 per record. In-Person Counter service is no longer offered at this location. Mail Requests mailed to the state are processed in approximately ten working days. The driver's license number, name, date of birth, and race/sex are needed when ordering. The fee must accompany each request and use of a special form is requested. Electronic The online subscription system is offered only to approved, high volume ongoing requesters. The minimum order requirement is 2,000 requests per month. Users must post a bond or submit a deposit; thereafter, the state bills monthly. Users also must pass background checks and vetting. The fee is $16.00 per record. The DPS charges for no record found reports. Inquiries can be made between 7:00 am and 9:30 pm daily. Requests are processed interactively; batch retrieval is not available. Network protocols will be disclosed when contract is approved. The driver's address is included as part of the record. Only the driver's license number is required when ordering. For more information, contact Executive Staff Officer, Office of Motor Vehicles, HG Services, PO Box 64886, Baton Rouge, LA 70896, There is a separate online system designed for the license holder. See By Person of Record below. Driver Reinstatement Status There is a Driver Reinstatement Status check, restricted to those approved per DPPA requirements, at Access to Driver-Related Records available at the web page. If the requester states the purpose of the request abides by the law, signature of the subject is not required. Vehicle Records: There is no required form. Businesses should submit written requests on letterhead, indicating the reason for the request. A signature is required, but it does not need to be notarized. Vendor and Third Party Access Policy The purchaser can not disseminate or publish the information obtained from the department on the Internet or permit another to do so. Approved online vendors who access records for other vendors (who are not online, etc.) may sell to a permissible end user; however, records of such transactions must be maintained for 5 years and these records must be made available to the Office of Motor Vehicles upon request. Non-permissible Use Requests No records, even record without personal information, are released to casual requesters if consent is not given by the subject. ntinquiry.aspx. The DL and last four digits of the DSSN are needed. Medical Status Inquiry (CDL) View or print the CDL Medical Status at This inquiry is only for drivers who have self certified as Non-excepted Interstate. Note it can take up to 10 days for new information to be ready for inquiry. Bulk Requests for bulk purchase are handled in accordance with the DPPA. All requesters must address written inquires to both the Director of Information Services for the Department of Public Safety as well as to the Undersecretary s Office within the Office of Management and Finance. For detailed information on the requirements, it is suggested to contact Executive Staff Officer, Office of Motor Vehicles, HG Services, PO Box 64886, Baton Rouge, LA 70896, By Person of Record LA drivers may obtain their driving record by mail as described above. A walk-in requester may view his/her own record for free. An individual may view and print his/her driving record at The cost is $18.00; use of a credit card or debit card is required. This is an interactive system; the record can be printed immediately. Order requirements include name, address, DL number, DOB and license class. The most current version of the official driving record may be re-viewed and/or re-printed for 30 days after the record is purchased. Personal information is released since a disclaimer is used. Notification/Monitoring Program does not offer a monitoring system or notification program to employers or insurance companies to track incidents of drivers. Crash Reports Reporting Any crash resulting in death or injury must be reported immediately to the nearest police department. SR claim forms maybe filed, but it is not required. Record Access State Police, Traffic Records Unit - A27, PO Box 66614, Baton Rouge 70896, Copies of crash reports can be purchased in person at any

4 The 2018 MVR Access and Decoder Digest 309 State Police Troop or online. It takes 10 business days before new records are available. Records are available for five years to present. Online: Go to The request requires first and last name, date of crash, and parish location of crash. The initial search is free and a limited preview is shown. To view and download a PDF version of the report, the fee is $8.50, use of credit card required. Records go back 5 years. In Person or Mail: Crash reports may be purchased in person at each local Troop Office. Fatal crashes can ONLY be purchased in person at each local Troop Office. If purchasing a crash report at a State Police Troop, a certified check, company check, or money order of $7.50 must accompany the request for all non-fatal crashes and $15.00 for all crashes resulting in a fatality. Personal checks, cash and credit cards will not be accepted at Troop locations. A request form is at the web page Driving Record Content and Reciprocity What s On or Not On the Driving Record All convictions (except non-moving violations) and the address are reported. Since 08/15/2001, accidents are displayed only if the individual's driving privileges are suspended because of non-compliance, such as failure to show proof of insurance. The accident is shown on the official record until compliance is met, then no longer displayed. If an accident is shown, it does not mean the driver was at fault or was given a citation. DUI (DWI), Vehicle Negligent Injury and Out-of-Service convictions remain on the record for 10 years from the date of conviction. An Underage DUI is kept 2-4 years or until all requirements have been met. Other major traffic convictions (suspendable/disqualifying) remain on the record for 5 years from the date of conviction. Minor traffic convictions remain on the record for 3 years from the date of conviction. Suspensions are kept on the record 5-10 years or as long as the suspension is active. State law State law permits driver school attendance in lieu of conviction. CDL Medical Cert Data Medical Cert Information (on a Y/N basis) is provided on both the manually processed or electronic version of the three year record for General Information and Fees Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Office of Motor Vehicles, Attn: Research, PO Box 64886, Baton Rouge, LA 70896, Requesters must have a license plate number or VIN to do a search. The current fee for VIN, registration, lien or plate checks is $10.00 per record ($8.00 to search and $2.00 per page to certify). It can take 4 to 6 weeks before new records are ready for inquiry. If a personal or business check is sent, the requester s DL # must be included, or the request will be returned. In Person - Counter service not accepted at this location. Mail, Fax A written letter must be submitted with each mailed request. Requests can also be faxed to this office by pre-approved requesters. Turnaround time is 2 to 4 weeks. Personal checks are accepted, but either a DL # or federal tax ID # must be on the check. General Information, Access and Fees Department of Wildlife & Fisheries, Boat Registration, PO 14796, Baton Rouge, LA 70898, Since 2009, is a titling state for certain boats and this agency is the authorized entity for securing liens on titles. Until that date no titles were issued and lien information was found at the parish level. Now both locations (this agency and parishes) should be checked. Access to Vehicle-Related Records Access to Vessel-Related Records non-excepted Interstate drivers. Also a status of this information is online; see the Access to Driver-Related Records section above. Data Retention Records of commercial drivers are purged based on the timetable per the MCSIA (see Appendix). In general, records for non-commercial drivers and for surrendered licenses are purged ten years for DWI related convictions, five years for "mandatory" convictions, and three years for accidents. Court to Repository Most courts report conviction information electronically to the state through a program administered by the Supreme Court; however, some courts still send paper abstracts for key-in by OMV personnel or to the DPS Information Technology Center for upload from CD or by FTP. There is no effective law mandating the time period in which conviction information must be submitted to the state or added to the record. State Reciprocity for Non-CDL Drivers Will suspend driver for unpaid out-of-state convictions. Record of new incoming driver is not shown on MVR. Out-of-state convictions are shown on MVR. Out-of-state accidents are not shown on MVR Convictions of out-of-state drivers are sent to the home state. Upon request, record is forwarded to new state upon lic. surrender Electronic This service is not offered except to the contracted towing/recovery/storage related-industries. Bulk Purchase of statistical information, without personal identifiers, is permitted. VIN numbers disclose nothing about a vehicle buyer and are not considered private information as long the VIN is not coupled with owner information. The Department does not provided database dumps unless there is a valid reason, purpose, exemption, and the use is covered by DPPA. The request must be cleared by Legal. Minimum fees start at $ plus cost of records. By Person of Record Since 01/01/2009, counter service from the Headquarters was discontinued Counter service is available at the Public Service Counters at any county driver licensing location. See for a list of approved agents. All motorized boats and all sail boats over 12 ft must be registered. The release of records is subject to stricter criteria than vehicle records. Consent must be given, including for insurance purposes. Records can be searched by name, hull number or registration number and from whom the boat was acquired. There is no fee; turnaround time is 7-10 days. Copies of boat accidents are available for a $7.50 fee. See

5 310 The 2018 MVR Access and Decoder Digest License Classes, Restrictions, and Endorsements License Classes Commercial began issuing the CDL in December Class A Any single vehicle, or any combination of vehicles, with a GVWR of 26,001 pounds, or more, or towing a vehicle in excess of 10,000 pounds GVWR. This license also permits the operation of all other classes of vehicles. Class B Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 pounds or more, or towing a vehicle not exceeding 10,000 pounds GVWR without a movable joint in its frame. This license also permits the operation of Class C, D, and E vehicles. Class C Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 pounds or less, or towing a vehicle not exceeding 10,000 pounds GVWR, or designed to transport sixteen or more passengers (including the driver), which are not within Class A or B, or is utilized for the transportation of hazardous materials. This license also permits the operation of Class D and E vehicles. License Classes Non-Commercial Class D ( Commercial) Any single vehicle less than 26,001 pounds GVWR or any such vehicle designed or utilized for the transportation of passengers for hire or fee or which are not within the definition of vehicles within groups A, B, or C, including all vehicles with three or more axles or having GVW in excess of 10,000 pounds, and not utilized in the transportation of materials found to be hazardous. This license also permits the operation of Class E vehicles. Class E (Operators) Any single motor vehicle under 10,000 pounds GVWR, excluding motorcycles or motor scooters, not utilized to transport passengers for hire. This class includes all personal use vehicles, recreational vehicles, and farm vehicles operated within 150 miles of the owner's farm. Class H Mobility impaired picture identification card. Class I Personal Identification Card (no driving privileges). Restrictions 00 No Restrictions 36 Extension Bar for Gas Pedal 1 Corrective Lens (Glasses/Contacts) 37 Dimmer Switch on Steering Column 2 Operating A Vehicle With Licensed Driver Only 38 Specific Driving Route Must Accompany License 3 Using Left Outside Rearview Mirror 39 Light Traffic in The Parish Of Residence Only 4 Eyes Cannot Be Improved 40 Wearing Of Artificial Limb 5 Automatic Transmission 41 Inside and Outside Rearview Mirror 6 Power Steering 42 Left and Right Rearview Mirrors 7 Cycle Endorsement 43 Specific Visual for CDL 8 Daytime Driving Only 44 Eyeglasses/Contacts, Left Outside Rearview Mirror Eyes 9 Special Restrictions or 4+ Restrictions Used (Note: No Cannot Be Improved longer used, converted to code 60) 45 Eyeglasses/Contacts, Left Outside Rearview Mirror, Eyes 10 Hearing Cannot Be Improved Cannot Be Improved, Daytime Driving Only 11 Must Wear Hearing Aid 46 Restricted To Driving A Vehicle Equipped With Automatic 12 Restricted To No More Than a 5 Mile Radius Of Home Transmission, Power Steering, Mechanical Turn Signals, 13 Restricted To No More Than a 10 Mile Radius Of Home Hand Controls, Extension Bar For Gas Pedal 14 Restricted To No More Than a 15 Miles Radius Of Home 47 CDL Waiver for Farm Related Service Industries 15 Restricted To No More Than a 20 Mile Radius Of Home 48 Light Traffic Only 16 Restricted To No More Than a 25 Mile Radius Of Home 49 Air Over-Hydraulic Brake System 17 Restricted To Rural Area Only 50 Hardship Restricted License 18 No Interstate Highway Driving 51 Interlock Device 19 Driving Only Within Parish of Principal Residence 52 Intra-State Only (Under the Age Of 21) 20 Restricted To Driving A Maximum of 50 MPH 53 Intra-State Only (Medical Condition) 21 Restricted To Driving A Maximum of 45 MPH 54 Air-Brakes Restriction 22 Restricted To Driving A Maximum of 40 MPH 55 No 18 Wheelers 23 Restricted To Driving A Maximum of 35 MPH 57 Interlock/Condition of Reinstatement 24 Vision Medical Exam Required Every 6 Months 58 FMCSA Medical Variance Document Required (CDL) 25 Vision Medical Exam Required Every Year 60 Restriction Card 26 Vision Medical Exam Required Every 2 Years 61 Intermediate License 27 Complete Medical Exam Required Every 6 Months 62 Front/Side Fender Mirrors 28 Complete Medical Exam Required Every Year 63 Class B Passenger Endorsement (CDL) 29 Complete Medical Exam Required Every 2 Years 64 Class C Passenger Endorsement (CDL) 30 Driving Only Between the Hours Of 9:00 am To 3:00 pm 65 School Bus Only 31 Seat Cushion Required 66 Bioptic Lens Required 32 Accelerator Pedal on Left Side 70 Loss of Vision in Left Eye 33 Mechanical Turn Signals 71 Loss of Vision in Right Eye 34 Hand Controls Required 72 Vision Medical Every 4 Years 35 Brake and Accelerator Controls Required E K L No Manual Transmission Equipped CMV Intrastate Only No Air Brake Equipped CMV CDL and CLP Restrictions

6 The 2018 MVR Access and Decoder Digest 311 M N O V Z No Class A Passenger Vehicle No Class A and B Passenger Vehicle No Tractor-Trailer CMV Medical Variance No Full Air Brake Equipped CMV Endorsements T Double/Triple Trailers P Passenger L Restricted To No Airbrakes H Hazardous Materials S School Bus M Motorcycles N Tank K Restricted To Driving Intrastate E Emergency Endorsement X Combination Tank and Hazmat Only Notes If a driver with an "H" endorsement receives a second conviction of any combination of reckless and/or negligent violations, the hazmat "H" endorsement will be permanently revoked. Once the hazmat endorsement is removed, it cannot be added back in. If a driver with an "X" endorsement receives a second conviction of any combination of reckless and/or negligent violations, the "X" endorsement will be permanently revoked. The driver may, however, keep his tank "N" endorsement. Once the hazmat endorsement is removed, it cannot be added back in. If a driver with an "S" endorsement receives a DWI or Refusal while operating any vehicle, the "S" endorsement will be revoked for ten (10) years. Important Abbreviations and Codes Common Abbreviations and Interpretations BINDER Licensee provided proof of insurance, insurance binder valid for 90 days only CAN/CANC License canceled due to new state of residency/license issuance or parents/guardian of minor requested license be canceled COMP SEC Compulsory insurance required by law CRIM/REFUS Crime of refusal DAYS DISQ Indicates number of days disqualified DISC 3 Disclosure of personal information prohibited per PDDA DISQ/PERM Indicates the individual's driving privileges to operate a commercial vehicle has been withdrawn (disqualified) DRIVER Accident involvement when individual was driving someone else's vehicle DUP Duplicate license ENDR Endorsement EX/EXP Indicates license has expired FATAL Fatality in accident FATALITY Someone was killed in an accident FEE Reinstatement fee required following suspension or revocation FEE ONLY Only a fee is required to reinstate driving privileges FILED SR-22 insurance certificate on file GP STATUS The following appear after GP STATUS and deal with the Gun Permit Status for an Individual DENIED Permit denied EXPIRED Permit expired INVALID Permit no valid ON-HOLD Permit applied for, pending further investigation PENDING Permit applied for REVOKED Permit revoked SUSPEND Permit suspended VALID Individual has valid permit HARDSHIP Hardship license issued HD or HS Hardship license issued IMPOUNDED Vehicle impounded for operating without proper evidence of liability insurance in vehicle INDEF Indefinite suspension INJURY Someone was injured in accident INS Insurance (individual's vehicle insured) INSURANCE SUSPENDED SR-22 required INSTALLMENT Installment agreement entered into in reference to an accident INST AGR Installment agreement entered into in reference to an accident INV Invalid MIN Minor MIR Mail-in driver s license renewal program NO ENTRIES No moving violations appear on the official driving record N/R No moving violations appear on the official driving record NI Indicates the individual's license is blocked against renewal or re-issuance. Does not mean a suspension is imposed. Used for record keeping purposes, showing when money is owed. NSF Driving privileges suspended as a result of dishonored check (insufficient funds) OTHER Individual involved in accident and complied in some other manner than having insurance OWNER Someone else is driving individual's vehicle

7 312 The 2018 MVR Access and Decoder Digest PARISH Parish in which individual stopped for chemical test PEN/PEND/PND Pending (suspension is pending) PENDING Pending (suspension is pending) PER STATUS Status of individual's personal driving privileges PETITION Petition filed PRIV Operating private vehicle PROPERTY Property damage only (accident involvement) PUL or PICKUP DRIVERS LICENSE Indicates the individual's driving privileges are withdrawn for an accident or a moving violation such as a DUI, Refusal, Submit, etc. However, the Dept. is not in possession of the individual's license or a non-possession affidavit nor has his license expired. When the individual complies with this requirement the PUL will be updated to indicate SUS indicates that the driving privileges have been or will be withdrawn. REI Driving and/or registering privileges reinstated RELEASE Individual released of all claims by other party(s) involved in accident SEC Individual posted security due to involvement in accident SUS/AF Indicates a suspension based on a failure to appear in court for a traffic offense. This offense does not show on the driving record as state statutes prohibit it from being shown, the suspension shows in the master only. SUS/DI Indicates a suspension for a moving violation such as DWI, Refusal, Submit, habitual Offender, School Bus violations and Revocation violations. SUS/FR Indicates a suspension following an accident in which the individual provided no evidence of insurance or other compliance. It may also indicate a suspension for failure to file the required SR-22 as a result of a DWI or judgment filed against him. TEMP Temporary permit issued in lieu of picture license TESS Motor Carrier Safety Violation - individual must contact State Police Motor Carrier Safety at (225) License is blocked against renewal or re-issuance - does not mean suspension VAL/MLTRY Licensee is in military service and driver's license is valid even though it displays an expired expiration date 1 City Court 2 Judicial District Court 3 Mayor Court Court Codes 4 Parish Court 5 U.S. District Court 6 Out-of-state 7 Juvenile 8 Non-conviction-administrative action 9 Hardship Conviction Table with Abbreviations and ACD provides a shortened or abbreviated description of each conviction. Below, you will find these abbreviated versions listed in alphabetical order and cross referenced to the full description and matching ACD Code. The state does not have a point system. About the Note Column All violations are displayed on the driver history record internally; however, they may or may not be displayed on the official driving record history, depending on state statutes. A suspension flag displayed in the status field is indication the person's driving privileges are suspended in the State of. The Note Column indicates the following: (1) If violation is not displayed on the official driving record history. (2) If violation is not displayed on the official driving record history. However, suspension flag is displayed in personal status field on the official driving record history. (3) If violation is not displayed on the official driving record if conviction is pending. Abbreviation Description ACD Note Withdrawals, Non-ACD W00 3 Reckless Three Reckless Driving Offenses W00 Accident Violation - Fatal Violation resulting in fatal accident U31 Brakes Used Improperly Brakes used improperly E71 Careless Driving Careless driving M81 Crls Driv Careless driving with fatal (will cause a suspension) M81 Carrying Unsecured Passengers-open Area Carrying unsecured passengers in open area of vehicle F05 Child Restraint Used Improperly Child or youth restraint not used properly as required F02 Child Support Failure to make required payment of child support D51 Coasting Coasting (operating with gears disengaged) N80 Controlled Substance Motor Vehicle used in the commission of a felony involving manufacturing, A50 distributing, or dispensing a control substance Crime of Refusal Crime of Refusal W00 Defective Brakes Defective brakes Defective HAZMAT Devices Defective HAZMAT safety devices Defective lights Defective lights Defective School Bus Equipment Defective school bus equipment Defective Tires Defective tires Denial of Driving Privileges for Adult Denial of Driving Privileges (For Adult) W00 Denial of Driving Privileges For Youth under 19 Denial of Driving Privileges (For Youth under 19 W00

8 The 2018 MVR Access and Decoder Digest 313 Abbreviation Description ACD Note Departmental Driving Under Suspension Department Action W00 DISPRTRDWI Disqualification Pretrial DWI W00 DOE Disciplinary DOE Disciplinary Suspensions W00 Drag Racing Speed contest (racing) on road open to traffic S95 Drinking Alcohol Drinking alcohol while operating a vehicle A26 Driver-Interlock Violation Driver violation of ignition interlock or immobilization device A41 Driver's View Obstructed Driver's view obstructed D70 Driving CMV No CDL Driving a CMV without obtaining a CDL B56 Driving on Wrong Side Driving on wrong side N70 Driving While Barred Driving while license barred B21 Driving While Canceled Driving while license canceled B22 Driving While Denied Driving while license denied B23 Driving While Disqualified Driving while license disqualified B24 Driving While Impaired Driving while impaired - ability definitely impaired A25 Driving While Revoked Driving while license revoked B25 Driving While Suspended Driving while license suspended B26 Driving While Withdrawn Driving while license withdrawn B20 Driving Wrong Side - Divided Highway Driving on wrong side of divided highway N71 Driving Wrong Side - Undivided Road Driving on wrong side of undivided street or road N72 Driving Wrong Way Driving wrong way N60 Driving Wrong Way - Divided Highway Driving wrong way on divided highway N62 Driving Wrong Way - One Way Driving wrong way on one way street or road N63 Driving Wrong Way - Rotary Driving wrong way at rotary intersection N61 DUI - Alcohol Driving under the influence of alcohol A21 DUI - Alcohol or Drugs Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs A20 DUI - Alcohol/Drugs Driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs A23 DUI - Drugs Driving under the influence of drugs A22 DUI - Medication Driving under the influence of medication not intended to intoxicate A24 DUI (detail Driving under the influence of alcohol with BAC at (detail field required) A11 DUI.04 Driving under the influence of alcohol with BAC at least.04 but not greater than A DUI.08 Driving under the influence of alcohol with BAC at or over.08 A08 DUI.10 Driving under the influence of alcohol with BAC at or over.10 A10 Equipment Used Improperly Equipment used improperly or obstructed E70 Evading Police Fleeing or evading police or roadblock U01 Expired or no License Expired or no driver license (includes DL, CDL, and Instruction Permit) B51 Failed DL Exam Unable to pass DL test(s) or meet qualifications W20 Failed to File Insurance Failed to file insurance certification B64 Failed to File Medical Failed to file medical certification/disability information B65 Failed to File SR-22 Failed to file future proof of Financial Responsibility B63 Failed to Report Failed to file accident report B61 Failure to Attend RR Course Failure to Attend Safe DR course RR W00 Failure to Cancel Signals Failure to cancel directional signals N41 Failure to Complete DL Requirement Failure to Complete DL Requirement W00 Failure to Dim Headlights Failure to use headlight dimmer as required E54 Failure to Obey Barrier Failure to obey barrier M02 Failure to Obey Construction Zone Failure to obey construction or maintenance zone markers M03 Failure to Obey flagger Failure to obey flagger M04 Failure to obey Lane Markings or Signal Failure to obey lane markings or signal M05 Failure to Obey Police Failure to obey police or peace officer M08 Failure to Obey Railroad Restrictions For all drivers, failure to obey railroad-highway crossing restrictions no M09 specifically noted in other railroad-highway grade crossing related codes Failure to Obey Railroad Traffic For all drivers, failure to obey traffic control device or the directions of an M10 Device/Officer enforcement official at railroad-highway grade crossing Failure to Obey Restricted Lane Failure to obey restricted lane M11 Failure to Obey Safety Zone Failure to obey safety zone M12 Failure to Obey School Guard Failure to obey school crossing guard M13 Failure to Obey Signal/Lights Failure to obey traffic signal or lights M16 Failure to obey Stop Sign Failure to obey Stop Sign M15 Failure to Obey Traffic Sign Failure to obey traffic sign M17 Failure to Obey Warning Light Failure to obey warning light or flasher M18 Failure to Obey Yield Sign Failure to obey yield sign M19 Failure to Pay Criminal Fines Failure to Pay Criminal Fines W00 Failure to Pay Fine Failure to make required payment of fine and costs D53 Failure to Pay Tax Failure to pay required tax W00 Failure to Pay/Make Installments Failure to pay for damages or make installment payment D37

9 314 The 2018 MVR Access and Decoder Digest Abbreviation Description ACD Note Failure to Post Security/Release Failure to post security or obtain release from liability D38 Failure to Signal Lane Change/Turn Failure to signal lane change or turn N43 Failure to Signal - Passing Failure to signal intention N42 Failure to Slow Down-Railroad For drivers who are not required to always stop, failure to slow down at a M20 railroad-highway grade crossing and check that tracks are clear of approaching train Failure to Stop - Before Railroad Track For drivers who are always required to stop, failure to stop as required before M22 driving onto railroad-highway grade crossing Failure to Stop Railroad Track Not Clear For drivers who are not required to always stop, failure to stop before reaching M21 tracks at a railroad-highway grade crossing when the tracks are not clear Failure to Stop Unsigned Intersection Failure to stop - basic rule at unsigned intersection or when entering roadway M25 from private driveway, alley, etc. Failure to surrender HAZMAT Failure to surrender HAZMAT endorsement as required by the USA Patriot Act W09 Failure to Use Brakes Failure to use brakes E51 Failure to Use Equipment Failure to use equipment as required E50 Failure to use HAZMAT Devices Failure to use HAZMAT safety devices as required E53 Failure to Use Lights Failure to use lights as required E55 Failure to Use School Bus Failure to use school bus safety equipment as required E56 Failure to Use Snow Tires/Chains Failure to use snow tires or chains as required E57 Failure to Yield Failure to yield right of way (FTY ROW) N01 Failure to Yield Animal Rider/Vehicle FTY ROW to animal rider of animal-drawn vehicle N02 Failure to Yield - Crosswalk FTY ROW at crosswalk N20 Failure to Yield - Cyclist FTY ROW to cyclist N03 Failure to Yield - Emergency Vehicle FTY Row to emergency vehicle (i.e. ambulance, fire equipment, police, etc. N04 Failure to Yield - Funeral/ Parade FTY ROW to funeral procession, procession or parade N05 Failure to Yield Overtaking Vehicle FTY ROW to overtaking vehicle N07 Failure to Yield - Pedestrian FTY ROW to pedestrian (includes handicapped or blind) N08 Failure to Yield - Rotary FTY ROW at rotary N21 Failure to Yield School Bus FTY ROW to school bus N09 Failure to Yield - Stop Sign FTY ROW at stop sign N22 Failure to Yield Traffic Sign FTY ROW at traffic sign N23 Failure to Yield Traffic Signal FTY ROW at traffic signal N24 Failure to Yield - Turning FTY ROW when turning N31 Failure to Yield Unsigned Intersection FTY ROW at unsigned intersection N25 Failure to Yield - Vehicle FTY ROW to other vehicle N06 Failure to Yield Vehicle Warning FTY ROW when warning displayed on other vehicle N30 Failure to Yield - Yield Sign FTY ROW at yield sign N26 Fake license Manufacture or make false driver license (includes DL, CDL and Instruction D10 Permit) Felony Using a motor vehicle in connection with a felony (not traffic offense) U03 Felony Using a motor vehicle to aid and abet a felon U05 Financial Responsibility Failure to comply with financial responsibility law D35 Following Improperly Following improperly M30 Following Improperly-Overtaking Failure to leave sufficient distance for overtaking by other vehicles M31 Following to Closely Following to closely M34 Following Unlawfully- Emergency Following emergency vehicle unlawfully M32 Vehicle Following Unlawfully- Fire Equipment Following Fire equipment unlawfully M33 FTA - Written Promise, In-lieu or OOS Failure to appear for trial or court appearance D45 FTA-DOTD, TESS/MC Failure to answer a citation, pay fines, penalties and/or costs related to the D56 original violation Habitual Offender Accumulation of convictions (including point systems and/or being judged a W01 habitual offender or violator Hand Held MT While Driving Violating prohibitions on using a hand-held mobile telephone device while M86 driving Viol Rest Hardship restriction violation D27 Hit and Run Hit and run - failure to stop and render aid after accident B01 Hit and Run - Fatal accident Hit and run - failure to stop and render aid after accident - Fatal after accident B02 Hit and Run - Injury Hit and run - failure to stop and render aid after accident - Personal injury B03 accident Hit and Run - Property Hit and run-failure to stop and render aid after accident - Property damage B04 accident Ignition Interlok Violating the requirements of an ignition interlock W00 Illegal Operation Illegal operation of emergency vehicle U21 Illegal Possession-Alcohol Illegal possession of alcohol A31 Illegal Possession-Drugs Illegal possession of drugs (controlled substances) A33

10 The 2018 MVR Access and Decoder Digest 315 Abbreviation Description ACD Note Imminent Hazard Imminent Hazard W70 Impeding Traffic - Stop Stand/Park / Stopping, standing, or parking: obstructing or impeding traffic F34 Improper Backing Improper backing N82 Improper Class/Endorsement Improper classification or endorsement on driver license (includes DL, CDL, and B91 Instruction Permit) Improper Lane Failure to keep in proper lane M41 Improper Lane/Location Improper lane or location M40 Improper Lane/Location - Improper lane or location - road shoulder, ditch or sidewalk M58 Improper Lane/Location - bike Lane Improper lane or location - in bicycle lane M47 Improper Lane/Location - Center Line Improper lane or location - straddling center line(s) M61 Improper Lane/Location - Entrance/Exit Improper lane or location -entrance/exit ramp or way M46 Improper Lane/Location - Fire Hose Improper lane or location - on fire hose M56 Improper Lane/Location - Limited Access Improper lane or location - limited access highway M50 Improper Lane/Location - Occupied Lane Improper lane or location - in occupied lane M48 Improper Lane/Location - Oncoming Improper lane or location - oncoming traffic lane M57 Traffic Improper Lane/Location - Rail/Streetcar Improper lane or location - on rail or streetcar tracks M55 Track Improper Lane/Location - Restricted Improper lane or location - in HOV or restricted lane M49 Improper Lane/Location - Slower Lane Improper lane or location - slower vehicle lane M60 Improper Lane/Location - Turn Lane Improper lane or location - traveling in turn (or center) lane M62 Improper Lane/Location -Crosser Improper lane or location - crossover M44 Improper Lane/Location -Crosswalk Improper lane or location - crosswalk M45 Improper Lane/Location -Median Improper lane or location - median M51 Improper Left Turn Making Improper left turn N53 Improper Operation MC Improper operation of or riding on a motorcycle F06 Improper Passing Improper passing M70 Improper Passing - Direction Restriction Passing in violation of opposite direction restriction M72 Improper Passing - Distance/Visibility Passing with insufficient distance or visibility M77 Improper Passing - Hill/curve Passing on hill or curve M74 Improper Passing - Prohibited Passing where prohibited M76 Improper Passing - School Bus Passing school bus displaying warning not to pass M75 Improper Passing - Sign/ Pavement Passing in violation of posted sign or pavement restriction M71 Restriction Improper Passing - Wrong side Passing on wrong side M73 Improper Position -Turning Improper position for turning N52 Improper Right Turn Making Improper right turn N54 Improper Signal Failure to use or improper signal N40 Improper Starting Improper starting N83 Improper Turn Improper turn N50 Improper Turn Around Making Improper turn around (not U turn) N55 Improper Turning Improper method of turning N51 Improper U Turn Making Improper U turn N56 Improper/Erratic Lane Changes Improper or erratic (unsafe) lane changes M42 Inability to control vehicle Inability to control vehicle D72 Inattentive Driving Inattentive driving M82 Inatt Oper Inattentive/distracted/careless/negligent driving with fatality (suspension) M80 Insufficient Undercarriage Clearance - For all drivers, failing to negotiate a railroad-highway grade crossing because of M24 Railroad insufficient undercarriage clearance Insurance Violation Failure to maintain required liability insurance D36 Interlock Required Ignition interlock violation W00 Leaving the Scene Leaving accident scene before police arrive B05 Leaving the Scene - Fatal Leaving accident scene before police arrive - Fatal accident B06 Leaving the Scene - Injury Leaving accident scene before police arrive - Personal injury accident B07 Leaving the scene - Property Leaving accident scene before police arrive - Property damage accident B08 Limited DL Condition Violation Violate limited license conditions D27 LITTER_3+_ Littering_3RD_or_sub_occurrence W00 Major CMV Offense - 2nd The accumulation of 2 or more major offenses W40 Major CMV Offense after Reinstatement An additional major offense after reinstatement W41 MC Safety Equipment Used Improperly Motorcycle safety equipment not used properly as required F03 Medical Statement Physician's or specialists' report recommended W15 Misdemeanor Using a motor vehicle in connection with a misdemeanor (not traffic offense) U04 Misrepresentation-DL Application Misrepresentation of identity or other facts on application for driver license D02 (includes DL, CDL, and Instruction Permit) Misrepresentation-Obtain alcohol Misrepresentation of identity or other facts to obtain alcohol D06 Multiple License Possess multiple driver licenses (includes DL, CDL, and Instruction Permit) D07