Michigan drivers license restrictions

RayP(MI) · Aug 22, 2020

Got my drivers license renewal notice today. On line appointments to go in to their office in person, but dont get me started on that... Form is showing a restriction 37.. What is a restriction 37? To the best of my knowledge I have no restrictions.

Sean Feeney · Aug 22, 2020

I couldn't find anything about restriction #37 on line

suggest calling Monday Phone: (888) 767-6424

RayP(MI) · Aug 22, 2020

I couldn't either.

RayP(MI) · Aug 22, 2020

Only taught Driver Ed for 40 years, so what do I know?

kcm.MN · Aug 22, 2020

I'm still looking as well, but I did find one thing to ask about. Do you by chance live in Isabella County?

Steve in VA · Aug 22, 2020

is it possible that the restriction is not 37 but is 3 and 7? Meaning no placarded flammable or radioactive shipments? I confess I'm not the least bit familiar with Michigan dmv.

Goose · Aug 22, 2020

Would that require eyeglasses?

It's not numbered, but my Nebraska license has a restriction that I need to wear eyeglasses while driving. It's no big deal to me, I wouldn't want to drive without wearing my glasses anyway.

RayP(MI) · Aug 22, 2020

MONTCALM. Just about a diagonal mile from
SW corner of Isabella. Choices are Mt
Pleasant, Alma. Or Greenville. All about
a 30 mile trip each way. Blow half a day
no matter what.

RayP(MI) · Aug 22, 2020

May be. I have a commercial license with passenger and air brakes.

Steve in VA · Aug 22, 2020

That would be consistent. I'm waiting to see what you find out.

DoubleR · Aug 22, 2020

I tried to renew my Mi. Lic. plates on line. Like in the past, they won't let me do the Farm Plate on my truck because they want me to come to their office and sign a paper saying I understand the do's and don'ts of a farm plate. Last year it took two hours of hanging out there to get it done. Now they tell me I have to make a appointment and the next available one is in Dec. My plates expire on Sept. 28. I sent them a e-mail because I couldn't get anyone on the phone. The response was they are busy and will get back to me.

kcm.MN · Aug 22, 2020

(quoted from post at 15:29:57 08/22/20) MONTCALM. Just about a diagonal mile from
SW corner of Isabella. Choices are Mt
Pleasant, Alma. Or Greenville. All about
a 30 mile trip each way. Blow half a day
no matter what.

I thought maybe the state had started adding a county designator to newly issued licenses due to the nnalert mess. If so, thought maybe they would go by this:
https://www.michigan.gov/documents/sos/Dealer_Manual_Chapter_7_186063_7.pdf

I like Steve's way of thinking much better!

CKain(MI) · Aug 23, 2020

DoubleR, call for an appointment, 'after hours', when the office is closed.. Its worth a try, we and a friend did. Got in the next day. shhhhh !

DoubleR · Aug 23, 2020

Thanks for the tip. I'll give it a try.

MarkB_MI · Aug 23, 2020

The most common restriction is for corrective lenses. If that's on your current license, then I'll bet that's what "37" stands for.

DoubleO7 · Aug 23, 2020

(quoted from post at 11:01:55 08/23/20) The most common restriction is for corrective lenses. If that's on your current license, then I'll bet that's what "37" stands for.

All of the restriction codes have always been letters.
You can find a few examples on line.
But none show any numbered restrictions.
No matter if private or commercial licenses.

Ray, maybe the #37 restriction on the form is merely a "foot note" for the system to indicate that this time you have to renew in person (eye test, etc.) Instead of renewing online.

Are there any restrictions on your old license?

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