Restrictions to a commercial learner’s permit or commercial driver license shall be as follows:

(1) L–Operation only of a commercial motor vehicle which is not equipped with air brakes;

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(2) M–Operation only of a Class B and C commercial passenger vehicle;

(3) N–Operation only of a Class C commercial passenger vehicle;

(4) W–Operation only of a restricted CDL;

(5) V–Operation only if driver has received a medical variance that allows the driver to be issued a medical certificate;

(6) E–Operation only of an automatic transmission commercial motor vehicle;

(7) K–Operation only if driving intrastate;

(8) O–No operation of a tractor-trailer commercial motor vehicle; and

(9) Z–No operation of a fully air brake equipped commercial motor vehicle.

Source: SL 1989, ch 267, § 18; SL 1996, ch 201, § 2; SDCL § 32-12-98; SL 2001, ch 171, §§ 90, 115; SL 2011, ch 144, § 7; SL 2015, ch 168, § 19.