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Vehicle Code § 12813

ARTICLE 3. Issuance and Renewal of Licenses

Current as of September 28, 2026Veh. Code, § 12813Official source ↗

Amended by Stats. 2011, Ch. 657, Sec. 1. (AB 520) Effective January 1, 2012.

(a) The department may, upon issuing a driver’s license or after issuance whenever good cause appears, impose restrictions suitable to the licensee’s driving ability with respect to the type of, or special mechanical control devices required on, a motor vehicle which the licensee may operate or impose other restrictions applicable to the licensee that the department may determine to be appropriate to assure the safe operation of a motor vehicle by the licensee.

(b) The department may issue either a special restricted license or may set forth the restrictions upon the usual license form.

(c) The authority of the department to issue restricted licenses under this section is subject to Sections 12812, 13352, 13353.3, and 13352.5.