The American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) created standardized codes nationwide to assist states' driver licensing agencies (DMV) in identifying the type of driver convictions and moving violations.
At Seamless Search, our reports define the type of violation for you. Below are a list of the ACD codes from AAMVA in case want to further review your reports.
A04 – Driving under the influence of alcohol with BAC at or over .04 (PLI = Prescribed Limit)
A08 – Driving under the influence of alcohol with BAC at or over .08
A10 – Driving under the influence of alcohol with BAC at or over .10
A11 – Driving under the influence of alcohol with BAC at or over _ _ (detail field required)
A12 – Refused to submit to test for alcohol – Implied Consent Law
A20 – Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
A21 – Driving under the influence of alcohol
A22 – Driving under the influence of drugs
A23 – Driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs
A24 – Driving under the influence of medication not intended to intoxicate
A25 – Driving while impaired
A26 – Drinking alcohol while operating a vehicle
A31 – Illegal possession of alcohol
A33 – Illegal possession of drugs (controlled substances)
A35 – Possession of open alcohol container
A41 – Driver violation of ignition interlock or immobilization device
A50 – Motor vehicle used in the commission of a felony involving manufacturing, distributing, or dispensing a controlled substance
A60 – Underage Convicted of Drinking and Driving at .02 or higher BAC
A61 – Underage Administrative Per Se – Drinking and Driving at .02 or higher BAC
A60 – Underage Convicted of Drinking and Driving at .02 or higher BAC
A61 – Underage Administrative Per Se – Drinking and Driving at .02 or higher BAC
A90 – Administrative Per Se for .10 BAC
A94 – Administrative Per Se for .04 BAC
A98 – Administrative Per Se for .08 BAC
B01 – Hit and run – failure to stop and render aid after accident
B02 – Hit and run – failure to stop and render aid after accident – Fatal accident
B03 – Hit and run – failure to stop and render aid after accident – Personal injury accident
B04 – Hit and run – failure to stop and render aid after accident – Property damage accident
B05 – Leaving accident scene before police arrive
B06 – Leaving accident scene before police arrive – Fatal accident
B07 – Leaving accident scene before police arrive – Personal injury accident
B08 – Leaving accident scene before police arrive – Property damage accident
B14 – Failure to reveal identity after fatal or personal injury accident
B19 – Driving while out of service order is in effect and transporting 16 or more passengers, including the driver and/or transporting hazardous materials that require a placard
B20 – Driving while license withdrawn
B21 – Driving while license barred
B22 – Driving while license canceled
B23 – Driving while license denied
B24 – Driving while license disqualified
B25 – Driving while license revoked
B26 – Driving while license suspended
B27 – General driving while out of service order is in effect
B41 – Possess or provide counterfeit or altered driver license (includes DL, CDL, and Instruction Permit) or ID
B51 – Expired or no driver license (includes DL, CDL, and Instruction Permit)
B56 – Driving a CMV without obtaining a CDL
B61 – Failed to file accident report
B63 – Failed to file future proof of financial responsibility
B64 – Failed to file insurance certification
B65 – Failed to file medical certification/disability information
B91 – Improper classification or endorsement on driver license (includes DL, CDL, and Instruction Permit)
D02 – Misrepresentation of identity or other facts on application for driver license (includes DL, CDL, and Instruction Permit)
D06 – Misrepresentation of identity or other facts to obtain alcohol
D07 – Possess multiple driver licenses (includes DL, CDL, and Instruction Permit)
D10 – Manufacture or make false driver license (includes DL, CDL, and Instruction Permit)
D16 – Show or use improperly – Driver license (includes DL, CDL, and Instruction Permit)
D27 – Violate limited license conditions
D29 – Violate restrictions of driver license (includes DL, CDL, and Instruction Permit)
D35 – Failure to comply with financial responsibility law
D36 – Failure to maintain required liability insurance
D37 – Failure to pay for damages or make installment payment
D38 – Failure to post security or obtain release from liability
D39 – Unsatisfied judgment
D45 – Failure to appear for trial or court appearance
D51 – Failure to make required payment of child support
D53 – Failure to make required payment of fine and costs (detail sometimes required)
D56 – Failure to answer a citation, pay fines, penalties and/or costs related to the original violation (detail sometimes required)
D70 – Driver’s view obstructed
D72 – Inability to control vehicle
D74 – Operating a motor vehicle improperly because of drowsiness
D75 – Operating a motor vehicle improperly due to physical or mental disability
D78 – Perjury about the operation of a motor vehicle
E01 – Operating without equipment as required by law
E02 – Operating without brakes as required by law
E03 – Operating without HAZMAT safety equipment as required by law
E04 – Operating without HAZMAT placards/markings as required by law
E05 – Operating without lights as required by law
E06 – Operating without school bus equipment as required by law
E23 – Use of radar or laser detector prohibited by law
E31 – Defective brakes
E33 – Defective HAZMAT safety devices
E34 – Defective lights
E36 – Defective school bus equipment
E37 – Defective tires
E50 – Failure to use equipment as required
E51 – Failure to use brakes
E53 – Failure to use HAZMAT safety devices as required
E54 – Failure to use headlight dimmer as required
E55 – Failure to use lights as required
E56 – Failure to use school bus safety equipment as required
E57 – Failure to use snow tires or chains as required
E70 – Equipment used improperly or obstructed
E71 – Brakes used improperly
F02 – Child or youth restraint not used properly as required
F03 – Motorcycle safety equipment not used properly as required
F04 – Seat belt not used properly as required
F05 – Carrying unsecured passengers in open area of vehicle
F06 – Improper operation of or riding on a motorcycle
F34 – Stopping, standing, or parking: obstructing or impeding traffic
F66 – Unsafe condition of vehicle (no specified component)
M02 – Failure to obey barrier
M03 – Failure to obey construction or maintenance zone markers
M04 – Failure to obey flagger
M05 – Failure to obey lane markings or signal
M08 – Failure to obey police or peace officer
M09 – For all drivers, failure to obey railroad-highway grade crossing restrictions not specifically noted in other railroad-highway grade crossing related codes.
M10 – For all drivers, failure to obey a traffic control device or the directions of an enforcement official at a railroad-highway grade crossing.
M11 – Failure to obey restricted lane
M12 – Failure to obey safety zone
M13 – Failure to obey school crossing guard
M14 – Failure to obey sign or traffic control device
M15 – Failure to obey stop sign
M16 – Failure to obey traffic signal or light
M17 – Failure to obey traffic sign
M18 – Failure to obey warning light or flasher
M19 – Failure to obey yield sign
M20 – For drivers who are not required to always stop, failure to slow down at a railroad highway grade crossing and check that tracks are clear of approaching train.
M21 – For drivers who are not required to always stop, failure to stop before reaching tracks at a railroad-highway grade crossing when the tracks are not clear.
M22 – For drivers who are always required to stop, failure to stop as required before driving onto railroad-highway grade crossing.
M23 – For all drivers, failing to have sufficient space to drive completely through the railroad-highway grade crossing without stopping.
M24 – For all drivers, failing to negotiate a railroad-highway grade crossing because of insufficient undercarriage clearance.
M25 – Failure to stop – basic rule at unsigned intersection or when entering roadway from private driveway, alley, etc.
M30 – Following improperly
M31 – Failure to leave sufficient distance for overtaking by other vehicles
M32 – Following emergency vehicle unlawfully
M33 – Following fire equipment unlawfully
M34 – Following too closely
M40 – Improper lane or location
M41 – Failure to keep in proper lane
M42 – Improper or erratic (unsafe) lane changes
M43 – Ran off road
M44 – Improper lane or location – crossover
M45 – Improper lane or location – crosswalk
M46 – Improper lane or location – entrance/exit ramp or way
M47 – Improper lane or location – in bicycle lane
M48 – Improper lane or location – in occupied lane
M49 – Improper lane or location – in HOV or restricted lane
M50 – Improper lane or location – limited access highway
M51 – Improper lane or location – median
M55 – Improper lane or location – on rail or streetcar tracks
M56 – Improper lane or location – on fire hose
M57 – Improper lane or location – oncoming traffic lane
M58 – Improper lane or location – road shoulder, ditch or sidewalk
M60 – Improper lane or location – slower vehicle lane
M61 – Improper lane or location – straddling center line(s)
M62 – Improper lane or location – traveling in turn (or center) lane
M70 – Improper passing
M71 – Passing in violation of posted sign or pavement marking
M72 – Passing in violation of opposite directions restriction
M73 – Passing on wrong side
M74 – Passing on hill or curve
M75 – Passing school bus displaying warning not to pass
M76 – Passing where prohibited
M77 – Passing with insufficient distance or visibility
M80 – Reckless, careless, or negligent driving
M81 – Careless driving
M82 – Inattentive driving
M83 – Negligent driving
M84 – Reckless driving
N01 – Failure to yield right of way (FTY ROW)
N02 – FTY ROW to animal rider or animal-drawn vehicle
N03 – FTY ROW to cyclist
N04 – FTY ROW to emergency vehicle (i.e. ambulance, fire equipment, police, etc.)
N05 – FTY ROW to funeral procession, procession or parade
N06 – FTY ROW to other vehicle
N07 – FTY ROW to overtaking vehicle
N08 – FTY ROW to pedestrian (includes handicapped or blind)
N09 – FTY ROW to school bus
N20 – FTY ROW at crosswalk
N21 – FTY ROW at rotary
N22 – FTY ROW at stop sign
N23 – FTY ROW at traffic sign
N24 – FTY ROW at traffic signal
N25 – FTY ROW at unsigned intersection
N26 – FTY ROW at yield sign
N30 – FTY ROW when warning displayed on other vehicle
N31 – FTY ROW when turning
N40 – Failure to use or improper signal
N41 – Failure to cancel directional signals
N42 – Failure to signal intention to pass
N43 – Failure to signal lane change or turn
N44 – Giving wrong signal
N50 – Improper turn
N51 – Improper method of turning
N52 – Improper position for turning
N53 – Making improper left turn
N54 – Making improper right turn
N55 – Making improper turn around (not U turn)
N56 – Making improper U turn
N60 – Driving wrong way
N61 – Driving wrong way at rotary intersection
N62 – Driving wrong way on divided highway
N63 – Driving wrong way on one way street or road
N70 – Driving on wrong side
N71 – Driving on wrong side of divided highway
N72 – Driving on wrong side of undivided street or road
N80 – Coasting (operating with gears disengaged)
N82 – Improper backing
N83 – Improper starting
N84 – Unsafe operation
S01 – 01-05 > Speed limit (detail optional)
S06 – 06-10 > Speed limit (detail optional)
S15 – Speeding 15 mph or more above speed limit (detail optional)
S16 – 16-20 > Speed limit (detail optional)
S21 – 21-25 > Speed limit (detail optional)
S26 – 26-30 > Speed limit (detail optional)
S31 – 31-35 > Speed limit (detail optional)
S36 – 36-40 > Speed limit (detail optional)
S41 – 41+ > Speed limit (detail optional)
S51 – 01-10 > Speed limit (detail optional)
S71 – 21-30 > Speed limit (detail optional)
S81 – 31-40 > Speed limit (detail optional)
S91 – 41+ > Speed limit (detail optional)
S92 – Speeding – Speed limit and actual speed (detail required)
S93 – Speeding
S94 – Prima Facie speed violation or driving too fast for conditions
S95 – Speed contest (racing) on road open to traffic
S96 – Speed less than minimum
S97 – Operating at erratic or suddenly changing speeds
S98 – Speeding on freeway (“wasting fuel”)
U01 – Fleeing or evading police or roadblock
U02 – Resisting arrest
U03 – Using a motor vehicle in connection with a felony (not traffic offense)
U04 – Using a motor vehicle in connection with a misdemeanor (not traffic offense)
U05 – Using a motor vehicle to aid and abet a felon
U06 – Vehicular assault
U07 – Vehicular homicide
U08 – Vehicular manslaughter
U09 – Negligent homicide while operating a CMV
U10 – Causing a fatality through the negligent operation of a CMV
U21 – Illegal operation of emergency vehicle
U31 – Violation resulting in fatal accident
* – Withdrawal resulting from one designated conviction-
W00 – Withdrawal, Non-ACD violation
W01 – Accumulation of convictions (including point systems and/or being judged a habitual offender or violator)
W09 – Failure to surrender HAZMAT endorsement as required by the USA PATRIOT Act
W13 – Parental consent withdrawn
W14 – Physical or mental disability
W15 – Physicians’ or specialists’ report recommended
W20 – Unable to pass DL test(s) or meet qualifications
W30 – Two serious violations within three years
W31 – Three serious violations within three years
W40 – The accumulation of two or more major offenses
W41 – An additional major offense after reinstatement
W50 – The accumulation of two out-of-service order general violations (violations not covered by W51) within ten years
W51 – The second out-of-service order violations within ten years while transporting 16 or more passengers, including the driver and/or transporting hazardous materials that require a placard
W52 – The accumulation of three or more out-of-service order violations within ten years
W60 – The accumulation of two RRGC violations within three years
W61 – The accumulation of three or more RRGC violations within three years
W70 – Imminent hazard
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