Driver Record Codes Alphabetical Listing
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This page lists the codes and abbreviations that appear on a Maryland driving record and what they mean.
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Use the alphabet links below to jump to a specific code.
A
| Abbreviation/Code | Explanation |
|---|---|
| A | License Class |
| A/A | Administrative Adjudication |
| A/C | Air Conditioning |
| A/R | Alcohol Related |
| ABEY | Abeyance |
| ACC | Accident |
| ACCUM | Accumulate(d) |
| ACT | Action/Acted |
| ADM | Administration/Administrative |
| AEP | Alcohol Education Program |
| AFF | Affirmed |
| AGREE | Agreement |
| ALCH | Alcohol |
| ALT | Altered |
| AOM | Age of Majority |
| APP | Application |
| APPR | Approved/Approval |
| ATT | Attend |
| AUM | Accident - Uninsured Motorist Case |
B
| Abbreviation/Code | Explanation |
|---|---|
| B | License Class |
| B/S | Blackout/Seizure |
| BAC | Blood Alcohol Level |
| BLDG | Building |
C
| Abbreviation/Code | Explanation |
|---|---|
| C | License Class |
| C | Corrected License |
| C/FS | Complaint/False Statement |
| CANC | Cancelled |
| CDL | Commercial Driver's License |
| CDS | Controlled Dangerous Substance |
| CERT | Certificate |
| CHEM | Chemical |
| CIR | Circuit |
| CLF | Central License File |
| CLR | Clearance |
| CMV | Commercial Motor Vehicle |
| CO | Company |
| COMB | Combination |
| COMM | Committed |
| COMP | Complete(d) |
| CONC | Concurrent |
| CONF | Conference |
| CONS | Consecutive |
| CONT | Continued |
| CONTR | Control |
| CONV | Conviction |
| COR | Corrected |
| CR | Credit |
| CSE | Child Support Enforcement |
| CT | Court |
D
| Abbreviation/Code | Explanation |
|---|---|
| D | License Class or Days (30D) |
| D-1 | Duplicate License |
| D/R | Driver Records |
| DEC. | Decision |
| DEF | Default |
| DEPT | Department |
| DEV | Device |
| DIP | Driver Improvement Program |
| DIS | Displaying |
| DIST | District |
| DIV | Division |
| DL | Driver License |
| DMV | Motor Vehicle Administration |
| DOC | Document |
| DR | Drive/Driving/Driver |
| DRC | Driver Rehabilitation Clinic |
| DT | Data |
| DTO | Dealer Tags Only |
| DUP | Duplicate |
E
| Abbreviation/Code | Explanation |
|---|---|
| E | License Class |
| EC | Express Consent |
| EDUC | Education |
| EFF | Effective |
| ELEC | Electric |
| EMP | Employee, Employment |
| ENT | Entry |
| EQUIP | Equipment |
| EX | Expired, Expiration |
| EXC | Exceeding |
| EXD | Excluded Driver Case |
| EXP | Explosives |
F
| Abbreviation/Code | Explanation |
|---|---|
| F/R | Financial Responsibility |
| FA | Fatal Accident |
| FAIL | Failing/Failure/Failed |
| FC | Full Credit |
| FI | Factitious |
| FIN RESP | Financial Responsibility |
| FPF | Fail to Pay Fine |
| FR#( ) | Financial Responsibility Case (Acc. Date) |
| FRAUD | Fraudulent |
| FREQ | Frequency |
| FT | Feet/Failed Test |
| FTA | Failure to Appear |
| FTY | Failure to Yield |
G
There are currently no driver record codes beginning with "G".
H
| Abbreviation/Code | Explanation |
|---|---|
| H | Hearing (Hearing Officer's Initials) |
| HAZ | Hazard |
| HEAR | Hearing |
| HFA | Hearing - Failed to Appear |
| HGT | Height |
| HW | Hearing Waived |
| HWY | Highway |
I
| Abbreviation/Code | Explanation |
|---|---|
| IC | Implied Consent |
| ID | Identification |
| IMP | Improper/Improvement |
| INC | Increase |
| IND | Indefinite |
| INF | Influence |
| INFO | Information |
| INJ | Injury/Injuring/Injurious |
| INS | Insurance |
| INSPECT | Inspection |
| INSTALL | Installment |
| INSTR | Instructions |
| INTER | Interest |
| INTERLOCK | Ignition Interlock Device |
| INTOX | Intoxicated/Intoxicating |
| INVEST | Investigation |
| ISS | Issued |
| IVP | Insurance Verification Program Case |
J
| Abbreviation/Code | Explanation |
|---|---|
| J | MVA Judgement Case |
| JUDG | Judgement |
K
There are currently no driver record codes beginning with "K".
L
| Abbreviation/Code | Explanation |
|---|---|
| LET | Letter |
| LIC | License |
| LIQ | Liquor |
| LO | Violation of Local Ordinance |
M
| Abbreviation/Code | Explanation |
|---|---|
| (MV) | Moving Violation |
| M | License Class for Months |
| M/C | Motorcycle |
| MAB | Medical Advisory Board |
| MAG | Magistrate |
| MAIF | Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund |
| MAX | Maximum |
| MD | Maryland |
| MFG | Manufacturer |
| MISREP | Misrepresentation |
| MO | Motorcycle/Motorscooter |
| MODI | Modified |
| MPH | Miles per Hour |
| MSP | Maryland State Police |
| MTR | Motor |
| MUT | Mutilated |
| MV | Motor Vehicle |
| MVA | Motor Vehicle Administration |
N
| Abbreviation/Code | Explanation |
|---|---|
| NC | Nolo Contendere |
| NEGL | Negligent |
| NRS | Non-Resident Student |
O
| Abbreviation/Code | Explanation |
|---|---|
| O/C | Out-of-Country |
| O/S | Out-of-State |
| OBT | Obtain |
| OP | Operating |
| OPR | Operator |
| ORG | Original |
P
| Abbreviation/Code | Explanation |
|---|---|
| PAR | Parent |
| PASS | Passenger |
| PAY | Payment |
| PBJ | Probation Before Judgement |
| PD | Property Damage |
| PED | Pedestrian |
| PEND | Pending |
| PER | Permit |
| PERS | Person |
| PI | Personal Injury |
| POS | Possession, Possess |
| PRIV | Privilege |
| PROB | Probated or Probation |
| PROH | Prohibited |
| PROP | Property |
| PSYS | Point System |
| PT | Passed Test |
| PUR | Purpose |
| PWV | Probation Without (or before) Verdict |
Q
There are currently no driver record codes beginning with "Q".
R
| Abbreviation/Code | Explanation |
|---|---|
| R | Refused or Renewal License |
| R/R | Review & Reinstatement |
| RA | Reinstatement Application |
| RE | Reissued |
| RE-EXAM | Re-examination |
| REC | Record |
| RECD | Received |
| RECIP | Reciprocity |
| REF | Refused or Refusal |
| REG | Registration, Register, or Regulations |
| REHEAR | Rehearing |
| REIN | Reinstatement |
| REL | Relative, Related |
| REM | Remand, Remanded |
| REQ | Requirement, Require |
| RES | Resident |
| RESC | Rescinded |
| RESCH | Rescheduled |
| RESP | Responsibility |
| RESTR | Restricted or Restrictions |
| RET | Return |
| RETRO | Retroactive |
| REV | Revoked or Revocation |
| RI | Reinstated |
| ROW | Right of Way |
| RP | Reprimand |
| RPA | Refused or Revoked Pending Appearance |
| RR | Railroad or Restriction Removed |
| RS | Random Selection |
| RTT | Brake Reaction Time Test |
S
| Abbreviation/Code | Explanation |
|---|---|
| S | Substitute License |
| SAT | Satisfied |
| SCH | Scheduled |
| SER | Serial |
| SIGN | Signed |
| SNL | Signed Statement - No License in Possession |
| SPA | Suspended Pending Appearance |
| SPEC | Special |
| SS | Sentence Suspended |
| ST | Student |
| STAT | Statement |
| SUB | Substitute |
| SUBST | Substance |
| SUR | Surrender |
| SUS | Suspended or Suspension |
| SW | Suspension Withdrawn |
| SYS | System |
T
| Abbreviation/Code | Explanation |
|---|---|
| T | License Type |
| TEMP | Temporary |
| TP | Test Place |
| TRAF | Traffic |
| TRANS | Transportation or Transporting |
| TRK | Truck |
| TUN | Tunnel |
| TV | Television |
| TY | Regular or Photo License |
U
| Abbreviation/Code | Explanation |
|---|---|
| UL | Unable to Locate (investigation) |
| UMC | Uninsured Motorist Complaint Case |
| UN | Under |
| UNATT | Unattended |
| UNAUTH | Unauthorized |
| UNINS | Uninsured |
| UNLIC | Unlicensed |
| US | United States |
V
| Abbreviation/Code | Explanation |
|---|---|
| VEH | Vehicle |
| VER | Verdict |
| VERIF | Verification |
| VIN | Vehicle Identification Number |
| VIO | Violation, Violate |
W
| Abbreviation/Code | Explanation |
|---|---|
| W/O | Without |
| WARN | Warning |
| WARR | Warrant |
| WDN | Withdrawn |
| WGT | Weight |
| WL | Warning Letter |
X
| Abbreviation/Code | Explanation |
|---|---|
| X | Involved in an Accident |
Y
| Abbreviation/Code | Explanation |
|---|---|
| YDIP | Youth Driver Improvement Program |
| YLCP | Youth License Control Program |
| YR | Year |
Z
There are currently no driver record codes beginning with "Z".
MISC
| Abbreviation/Code | Explanation |
|---|---|
| & | And |
| * | Points Expired |
| / | Or |