[Rachel]

Hi,

just wondering (and hoping) that someone may be able to help me with this form? I’ve just received it today and don’t know what to answer.
I’ve currently got the following adaptations : Automatic transmission, left foot accelerator and a steering ball.
There is a helpline to call, which I have done but nobody is answering.

Can any of you lovely people help me please?

Thanks in advance, Rachel?

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[ChrisK]

Hi Rachel

Not a lot of help from me I’m afraid because the only one of those codes I have is code 20 Modified Braking System along with a couple of other codes so I know nothing about code 30 changes.

Looking at the 3 replacement codes it seems they are just clarifying the adaptions and maybe code 30 wasn’t enough information as its been discontinued.

The steering ball comes under Code 40 and is one I have too.

I see your problem because it could be more than one of those codes but my guess is you should have code 40 for the ball and code 25 for accelerator.

Your driving licence is for automatics so that comes under everyday codes as its not a disabled persons thing.

Sorry I can’t help more than that but needs to be checked with DVLA because these things get checked when you renew your car as I have trouble with my code 20 that I’ve never had that adaption on my cars but gets pulled 50% of the time when renewing my car.

When I’ve had the problems with my code 40 I’ve sorted it by going through Motability who have a direct link to DVLA and wonder if they could put you through to someone down there quicker.

Good luck.

[Rachel]

<p style=”text-align: left;”>Thank you for your help and advice @ChrisK, it’s good to know that it’s not just me who finds this letter a tad confusing! I’d have thought that if DVLA are changing the codes, that they’d know which one it needs to change to? I don’t want to put the wrong ones and then get into trouble if I get pulled over.</p>
Thanks for the suggesting I phone Motability about this, I will call them in the morning as trying to get through to DVLA is a nightmare???‍♀️?.

Cheers ??

[kezo]

Hi Rachel, I found a list of codes below. Code 30 is for licences issued before 28th November 2016 and is a combined code for braking and accelerator systems, which I would say code 32 is the most applicable. But you do not mention adaptions to the braking system and only the accelerator in which case code 25 is the most applicable. Hope this helps a little, sorry can’t help anymore.

 

Driving Licence Codes Explained
In addition to the categories on your licence, you may also notice numbered codes. These can be understood as follows:

Health-related Codes
01 – eyesight correction, for example glasses or contact lenses
02 – hearing/communication aid
115 – organ donor

Modification Codes
10 – modified transmission
15 – modified clutch
20 – modified braking systems
25 – modified accelerator systems
35 – modified control layouts
40 – modified steering
42 – modified rear-view mirror(s)
43 – modified driving seats
44 – modifications to motorbikes

Other Codes
70 – exchange of licence
71 – a duplicate of the licence
101 – not for hire or reward (that is, not to make a profit)
103 – subject to certificate of competence
118 – start date is for earliest entitlement
119 – weight limit for the vehicle does not apply
122 – valid on successful completion: Basic Moped Training Course 125 – tricycles only (for licences issued before 29 June 2014)
Adapted/Adjusted Codes
31 – pedal adaptations and pedal safeguards
44 (1) – single operated brake
44 (2) – adapted front wheel brake
44 (3) – adapted rear wheel brake
44 (4) – adapted accelerator
44 (5) – (adjusted) manual transmission and manual clutch
44 (6) – (adjusted) rear-view mirror(s)
44 (7) – (adjusted) commands (direction indicators, braking light, etc)
44 (8) – seat height allowing the driver, in sitting position, to have two feet on the surface at the same time and balance the motorcycle during stopping and standing
44 (11) – adapted foot rest
44 (12) – adapted hand grip

‘Combined’ Codes
30 – combined braking and accelerator systems (for licences issued before 28 November 2016)
32 – combined service brake and accelerator systems
33 – combined service brake, accelerator and steering systems
Restriction Codes
45 – motorbikes only with sidecar
46 – tricycles only (for licences issued before 29 June 2014)
78 – restricted to vehicles with automatic transmission
79 – restricted to vehicles in conformity with the specifications stated in brackets on your licence
79 (2) – restricted to category AM vehicles of the 3-wheel or light quadricycle type
79 (3) – restricted to tricycles
96 – allowed to drive a vehicle and trailer where the trailer weighs at least 750kg, and the combined weight of the vehicle and trailer is between 3,500kg and 4,250kg
97 – not allowed to drive category C1 vehicles which are required to have a tachograph fitted
102 – drawbar trailers only
105 – vehicle not more than 5.5 metres long
106 – restricted to vehicles with automatic transmissions
107 – not more than 8,250 kilograms
108 – subject to minimum age requirements
110 – limited to transporting persons with restricted mobility
111 – limited to 16 passenger seats
113 – limited to 16 passenger seats except for automatics
114 – with any special controls required for safe driving

[Rachel]

Thank you so much @kezo, the list of codes is very helpful. I’ve tried a few times to speak to someone at DVLA but without success so your help is much appreciated???

[D Blake]

I realise this is an old Post but thought I would give it a try…

Having read the previous Posts I notice there is no Code specifically for ‘Hand controls’ (accelerator, brake or clutch (for manual transmission vehicles)). Does this mean they would be a combination of Codes – 15/20/25 and/or 114?

Also, under Codes 32 & 33 what do others think a ‘service brake’ is? In over 40 years of driving I have NEVER heard this term used in the UK!!! It’s either a ‘hand brake’ (Parking brake in the US) or a ‘foot brake’ – regardless of HOW it is operated (including electrically-operated ‘hand brakes’ on more recent vehicles)! TIA

[ChrisK]

Can’t help a lot with the DVLA codes and the code you have mentioned, code 25, is the only one I have on my licence and as noted above its a code I’ve never had to use.

Having had a hire car with push pull brake and accelerator this is what code 32 and maybe code 33 refers to though what I seen in the hire car did not control the clutch or steering.

I was in your position back in 2008 when I first became disabled and didn’t know Adam from Eve when it came to adaptions, hence the unnecessary code 25 on my license, but came across people who gave me some helpful and free guidance, link below is to the same folk though they changed their name but assume what they do is still the same. Find a centre near you and give them a visit.

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[kezo]

D Blake wrote:

I realise this is an old Post but thought I would give it a try… Having read the previous Posts I notice there is no Code specifically for ‘Hand controls’ (accelerator, brake or clutch (for manual transmission vehicles)). Does this mean they would be a combination of Codes – 15/20/25 and/or 114? Also, under Codes 32 & 33 what do others think a ‘service brake’ is? In over 40 years of driving I have NEVER heard this term used in the UK!!! It’s either a ‘hand brake’ (Parking brake in the US) or a ‘foot brake’ – regardless of HOW it is operated (including electrically-operated ‘hand brakes’ on more recent vehicles)! TIA

It will be a combined code/s, rather than individual codes imo.

Code 33 covers code 32 with the addition of steering systems (Tiller system for exmple)

Code 32 combines codes 20 and 25 – Code 33 combines codes 20, 25 and 40.

A service break system refers to the primary breaking (foot brake) which operates seperately from the parking break. (the combined codes refer to a modified foot break)

If in doubt cover yourar$e with code 114 or use indvidual modification codes.

Hope this helps 🙂

 

 

[D Blake]

Thanks for the (very helpful) replies so far.

My main reason for asking was, I want to ‘cover myself’ for being able to use Hand Controls (push/pull brake/accelerator, auto transmission so no need for clutch controls) in the event I should ever need to use a ‘hire car’, e.g. Motability vehicle out of action.

I did speak to my local adaptions specialist about it, but he warned me that if I were to add the code(s) for ‘Hand Controls’ (hence my original question) to my licence, DVLA might insist that I ONLY use Hand Controls from now on!!! This would be a backwards step as I currently only use a Left Foot Accelerator, but that is a far more complicated adaption to fit – e.g. to a hire car – than a simple Push/Pull Brake/Accelerator.

Going by the earlier replies, Code 32 would appear to cover ‘Push/Pull Brake/Accelerator systems’, but then what’s the difference between ‘Combined’ & ‘Modified’ (Codes 20 & 25) systems???

What a minefield!!! Having been disabled all my life and a driver for over 40 years, I wonder if writing to the DVLA will actually result in ‘opening a can of worms’?!

[kezo]

I would put what you currently need and listen to what you were told by the adaptions centre you spoke with and add when/if ever required. The fact the DVLA might insist you to use hand controls as specified on your license, theres also the matter if you ever got pulled over by the police, would they expect them?

If your vehicle was ever off the road for sometime, Motability also offer a free taxi service you can call on when you need. Not the best but, at least you can still get out and about and not be stuck in.

 

[D Blake]

A good case for ‘let sleeping dogs lie’, I think.

[kezo]

D Blake wrote:

A good case for ‘let sleeping dogs lie’, I think.

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[DumfriesDik]

Sorry to be late to the party.

I would not mention the ball, I doubt that you really need it if you have two good arms.

Therefore I would select code 25.

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