ACD Codes Descriptions Abbreviations

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ACD CODES, DESCRIPTIONS, AND ABBREVIATIONS – American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA)

This table lists the ACD codes used to communicate convictions and withdrawals over AAMVAnet.

The list is in order by ACD code. Each ACD code is followed by its ACD description and abbreviation.

The abbreviations are a short form of the description of the ACD codes.

ALCOHOL AND DRUG (CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES) VIOLATIONS

Driving Under the Influence over Specified BAC levels (BAC Group)

ACD

Code

Description Abbreviation

A04 Driving under the influence of alcohol with BAC at or over .04 (PLI = Prescribed Limit) DUI04BACPLI

A08 Driving under the influence of alcohol with BAC at or over .08 DUI≥08BACPLI

A10 Driving under the influence of alcohol with BAC at or over .10 DUI≥10BACPLI

A11 Driving under the influence of alcohol with BAC at or over _ _ (detail field required) DUI≥BAC PLI:

A12 Refused to submit to test for alcohol – Implied Consent Law REFUSED TEST

General Driving Under the Influence (DUI Group)

ACD

Code

Description Abbreviation

A20 Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs DUI ALC/DRUG

A21 Driving under the influence of alcohol DUI ALCOHOL*

A22 Driving under the influence of drugs DUI OF DRUGS

A23 Driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs DUI ALC&DRUG

A24 Driving under the influence of medication not intended to intoxicate DUI MEDICATN

A25 Driving while impaired DRV IMPAIRED

A26 Drinking alcohol while operating a vehicle DRNK WH OPER

Possession Offenses (POS Group)

ACD

Code

Description Abbreviation

A31 Illegal possession of alcohol POSS ALCOHOL

A33 Illegal possession of drugs (controlled substances) POSSESS DRUG

A35 Possession of open alcohol container OPEN CONTAIN

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Ignition Interlock Devices (IID Group)

ACD

Code

Description Abbreviation

A41 Driver violation of ignition interlock or immobilization device NTRLOCK VIOL

Transporting a Controlled Substance (TCS Group)

ACD

Code

Description Abbreviation

A50

Motor vehicle used in the commission of a felony involving manufacturing, distributing, or dispensing a controlled substance

VEH:CNTR SUB

Underage Drinking Group (UDG Group)

ACD

Code

Description Abbreviation

A60 Underage Convicted of Drinking and Driving at .02 or higher BAC UNAGE D*DCOV

A61 Underage Administrative Per Se – Drinking and Driving at .02 or higher BAC UNAGE D*DADM

Administrative Per Se

ACD

Code

Description Abbreviation

A90 Administrative Per Se for .10 BAC DUI@10ADMIN*

A94 Administrative Per Se for .04 BAC DUI@04ADMIN*

A98 Administrative Per Se for .08 BAC DUI@08ADMIN*

Hit & Run; Behaviors after Accidents (HRB Group)

ACD

Code

Description Abbreviation

B01 Hit and run – failure to stop and render aid after accident H&R AFTR ACC

B02 Hit and run – failure to stop and render aid after accident – Fatal accident H&R: FAT ACC

B03 Hit and run – failure to stop and render aid after accident – Personal injury accident H&R: INJ ACC

B04 Hit and run – failure to stop and render aid after accident – Property damage accident H&R: PDO ACC

B05 Leaving accident scene before police arrive LVSC AFT ACC

B06 Leaving accident scene before police arrive – Fatal accident LVSC:FAT ACC

B07 Leaving accident scene before police arrive – Personal injury accident LVSC:INJ ACC

B08 Leaving accident scene before police arrive – Property damage accident LVSC:PDO ACC

B14 Failure to reveal identity after fatal or personal injury accident FL RV ID ACC

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Driving After Withdrawal (DAW Group)

ACD

Code

Description Abbreviation

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

D W LIC OOSL

B20 Driving while license withdrawn D W LIC WITH

B21 Driving while license barred D W LIC BARR

B22 Driving while license canceled D W LIC CANC

B23 Driving while license denied D W LIC DENI

B24 Driving while license disqualified D W LIC DISQ

B25 Driving while license revoked D W LIC REVK

B26 Driving while license suspended D W LIC SUSP

B27 General driving while out of service order is in effect D W LIC OOSO

Driver License/Vehicle Reg. & Title, Miscellaneous Duties (DRM Group)

ACD

Code

Description Abbreviation

B41 Possess or provide counterfeit or altered driver license (includes DL, CDL, and Instruction Permit) or ID ALT/CFT DLID

B51 Expired or no driver license (includes DL, CDL, and Instruction Permit) EXP/NO DL/ID

B56 Driving a CMV without obtaining a CDL CMV NO CDL**

B61 Failed to file accident report FL FILE ACCR

B63 Failed to file future proof of financial responsibility FL FILE FUTP

B64 Failed to file insurance certification FL FILE INSR

B65 Failed to file medical certification/disability information FL FILE MEDC

B91 Improper classification or endorsement on driver license (includes DL, CDL, and Instruction Permit) IMP CLS/NDOR

Misrepresentations (MIS Group)

ACD

Code

Description Abbreviation

D02 Misrepresentation of identity or other facts on application for driver license (includes DL, CDL, and Instruction

Permit)

MISREP ID DL

D06 Misrepresentation of identity or other facts to obtain alcohol MISRP ID ALC

D07 Possess multiple driver licenses (includes DL, CDL, and Instruction Permit) MULTIPLE DLS

D10 Manufacture or make false driver license (includes DL, CDL, and Instruction Permit) MAKE FAKE DL

D16 Show or use improperly – Driver license (includes DL, CDL, and Instruction Permit) USE IMP DLID

D27 Violate limited license conditions VIO LTD LICN

D29 Violate restrictions of driver license (includes DL, CDL, and Instruction Permit) VIO RESTRICT

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Financial Responsibility and Insurance Other than Filing (FRI Group)

ACD

Code

Description Abbreviation

D35 Failure to comply with financial responsibility law FINANCL RESP

D36 Failure to maintain required liability insurance NO LIABL INS

D37 Failure to pay for damages or make installment payment FTP DAM/INST

D38 Failure to post security or obtain release from liability NO SECUR/REL

D39 Unsatisfied judgment UNSATIS JUDG

Failure to Appear or Pay (FTAP Group)

ACD

Code

Description Abbreviation

D45 Failure to appear for trial or court appearance FTA: TRIL/CT

D51 Failure to make required payment of child support FTP: CH SUPT

D53 Failure to make required payment of fine and costs (detail sometimes required) FTP: FINE***

D56 Failure to answer a citation, pay fines, penalties and/or costs related to the original violation (detail sometimes required) FTA: FOR ORG

Miscellaneous Duty Failure (MDF Group)

ACD

Code

Description Abbreviation

D70 Driver’s view obstructed VIEW OBSTRUC

D72 Inability to control vehicle NO CONTR VEH

D74 Operating a motor vehicle improperly because of drowsiness OPER: DROWSY

D75 Operating a motor vehicle improperly due to physical or mental disability OPER W DISAB

D78 Perjury about the operation of a motor vehicle PERJURY VEHL

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EQUIPMENT/VEHICLES – REGULATIONS, DEFECTS, AND MISUSE

This category includes the codes that begin with an “E” or an “F”.

Equipment Required by Law (RBL Group)

ACD

Code

Description Abbreviation

E01 Operating without equipment as required by law OMIT EQUPMNT

E02 Operating without brakes as required by law OMIT BRAKES*

E03 Operating without HAZMAT safety equipment as required by law OMIT HZM SAF

E04 Operating without HAZMAT placards/markings as required by law OMIT HZM MRK

E05 Operating without lights as required by law OMIT LIGHTS*

E06 Operating without school bus equipment as required by law OMIT S B EQP

Equipment Prohibited by Law (PBL Group)

ACD

Code

Description Abbreviation

E23 Use of radar or laser detector prohibited by law PROH RADAR/L

Defective Equipment (DE Group)

ACD

Code

Description Abbreviation

E31 Defective brakes DFCT BRAKES*

E33 Defective HAZMAT safety devices DFCT HZM SAF

E34 Defective lights DFCT LIGHTS*

E36 Defective school bus equipment DFCT S B EQP

E37 Defective tires DFCT TIRES**

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Failure to Use Equipment (FTU Group)

ACD

Code

Description Abbreviation

E50 Failure to use equipment as required NUSE EQUPMNT

E51 Failure to use brakes NUSE BRAKES*

E53 Failure to use HAZMAT safety devices as required NUSE HZM SAF

E54 Failure to use headlight dimmer as required FT DIM LIGHT

E55 Failure to use lights as required NUSE LIGHTS*

E56 Failure to use school bus safety equipment as required NUSE S B EQP

E57 Failure to use snow tires or chains as required NUSE SNO T/C

Improper Equipment Use (IEU Group)

ACD

Code

Description Abbreviation

E70 Equipment used improperly or obstructed MPRP EQUPMNT

E71 Brakes used improperly MPRP BRAKES*

Restraints and Protective Equipment (RPE Group)

ACD

Code

Description Abbreviation

F02 Child or youth restraint not used properly as required C/Y NOT USED

F03 Motorcycle safety equipment not used properly as required M/C EQ N USD

F04 Seat belt not used properly as required S B NOT USED

F05 Carrying unsecured passengers in open area of vehicle PASS N OPN V

F06 Improper operation of or riding on a motorcycle IMP OP/RD MC

Stopping, Standing & Parking (SSP Group)

ACD

Code

Description Abbreviation

F34 Stopping, standing, or parking: obstructing or impeding traffic OBSTR TRAFFC

Miscellaneous Equipment Violations (MEV Group)

ACD

Code

Description Abbreviation

F66 Unsafe condition of vehicle (no specified component) VEHIC UNSAFE

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MANEUVERS – ILLEGAL OR IMPROPER

This category includes the codes that begin with an “M” or an “N”.

Failure to Obey (FTO Group)

ACD

Code

Description Abbreviation

M02 Failure to obey barrier FTO BARRIER*

M03 Failure to obey construction or maintenance zone markers FTO CNST/MNT

M04 Failure to obey flagger FTO FLAGGER*

M05 Failure to obey lane markings or signal FTO LANE MRK

M08 Failure to obey police or peace officer FTO OFFICER*

M09 For all drivers, failure to obey railroad-highway grade crossing restrictions not specifically noted in other railroad-

highway grade crossing related codes.

FTO RR RESTR

M10 For all drivers, failure to obey a traffic control device or the directions of an enforcement official at a railroad-

highway grade crossing.

FTO RR GAT/S

M11 Failure to obey restricted lane FTO RST LANE

M12 Failure to obey safety zone FTO SAF ZONE

M13 Failure to obey school crossing guard FTO SCH XING

M14 Failure to obey sign or traffic control device FTO SIGN/TCD

M15 Failure to obey stop sign FTO STP SIGN

M16 Failure to obey traffic signal or light FTO TRF SGNL

M17 Failure to obey traffic sign FTO TRF SIGN

M18 Failure to obey warning light or flasher FTO WARN LIT

M19 Failure to obey yield sign FTO YLD 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.

FTO RR NSLOW

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.

FTO RR NSTOP

M22 For drivers who are always required to stop, failure to stop as required before driving onto railroad-highway grade

crossing.

FTO RR DRIVE

M23 For all drivers, failing to have sufficient space to drive completely through the railroad-highway grade crossing

without stopping.

FTO RR SPACE

M24 For all drivers, failing to negotiate a railroad-highway grade crossing because of insufficient undercarriage

clearance.

FTO RR CLRNC

M25 Failure to stop – basic rule at unsigned intersection or when entering roadway from private driveway, alley, etc. FAIL TO STOP

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Following Improperly (FOL Group)

ACD

Code

Description Abbreviation

M30 Following improperly FOL IMPROPER

M31 Failure to leave sufficient distance for overtaking by other vehicles NSF DIST PAS

M32 Following emergency vehicle unlawfully FOL EMER VEH

M33 Following fire equipment unlawfully FOL FIRE EQU

M34 Following too closely FOL TOO CLOS

Improper Lane or Location (ILL Group)

ACD

Code

Description Abbreviation

M40 Improper lane or location IMPROPR LOCA

M41 Failure to keep in proper lane STRAY FRM LN

M42 Improper or erratic (unsafe) lane changes IMPR LANE CH

M43 Ran off road RAN OFF ROAD

M44 Improper lane or location – crossover IMP LOC XOVR

M45 Improper lane or location – crosswalk IMP LOC XWLK

M46 Improper lane or location – entrance/exit ramp or way IMP LOC RAMP

M47 Improper lane or location – in bicycle lane IMP LOC BIKE

M48 Improper lane or location – in occupied lane IMP LOC OCCL

M49 Improper lane or location – in HOV or restricted lane IMP LOC HOVL

M50 Improper lane or location – limited access highway IMP LOC LTAC

M51 Improper lane or location – median IMP LOC MEDN

M55 Improper lane or location – on rail or streetcar tracks IMP LOC TRAK

M56 Improper lane or location – on fire hose IMP LOC FHOS

M57 Improper lane or location – oncoming traffic lane IMP LOC ONCM

M58 Improper lane or location – road shoulder, ditch or sidewalk IMP LOC SHLD

M60 Improper lane or location – slower vehicle lane IMP LOC SLOV

M61 Improper lane or location – straddling center line(s) IMP LOC CNTR

M62 Improper lane or location – traveling in turn (or center) lane IMP LOC TURN

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Passing (PAS Group)

ACD

Code

Description Abbreviation

M70 Improper passing IMPROPR PASS

M71 Passing in violation of posted sign or pavement marking PAS PST SIGN

M72 Passing in violation of opposite directions restriction PAS OP DIREC

M73 Passing on wrong side PAS WRNG SID

M74 Passing on hill or curve PASS HIL/CRV

M75 Passing school bus displaying warning not to pass PASS SCH BUS

M76 Passing where prohibited PASS WH PROH

M77 Passing with insufficient distance or visibility PAS NSF DIST

Reckless, Careless, or Negligent Driving (RCN Group)

ACD

Code

Description Abbreviation

M80 Reckless, careless, or negligent driving RK/CAREL/NEG

M81 Careless driving CARELESS DRI

M82 Inattentive driving INATTENT DRI

M83 Negligent driving NEGLIGENT DR

M84 Reckless driving RECKLESS DRI

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Failure to Yield (FTY Group)

ACD

Code

Description Abbreviation

N01 Failure to yield right of way (FTY ROW) FT YLD R O W

N02 FTY ROW to animal rider or animal-drawn vehicle FY 2 AN/RIDR

N03 FTY ROW to cyclist FY 2 CYCLIST

N04 FTY ROW to emergency vehicle (i.e. ambulance, fire equipment, police, etc.) FY 2 EMR VEH

N05 FTY ROW to funeral procession, procession or parade FY 2 FUNERAL

N06 FTY ROW to other vehicle FY 2 OTH VEH

N07 FTY ROW to overtaking vehicle FY 2 OVT VEH

N08 FTY ROW to pedestrian (includes handicapped or blind) FY 2 PEDESTR

N09 FTY ROW to school bus FY 2 SCH BUS

N20 FTY ROW at crosswalk FTY ROW@XWLK

N21 FTY ROW at rotary FTY ROW@ROTR

N22 FTY ROW at stop sign FTY ROW@STOP

N23 FTY ROW at traffic sign FTY ROW@T SN

N24 FTY ROW at traffic signal FTY ROW@T SG

N25 FTY ROW at unsigned intersection FTY ROW@UNSN

N26 FTY ROW at yield sign FTY ROW@YLDS

N30 FTY ROW when warning displayed on other vehicle FTY ROWWWARN

N31 FTY ROW when turning FTY ROWWTURN

Failure to Signal (FTS Group)

ACD

Code

Description Abbreviation

N40 Failure to use or improper signal IMPROPER SIG

N41 Failure to cancel directional signals FT CANC SGNL

N42 Failure to signal intention to pass FTS: PASSING

N43 Failure to signal lane change or turn FTS CHNG/TRN

N44 Giving wrong signal WRONG SIGNAL

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Improper Turns (IMT Group)

ACD

Code

Description Abbreviation

N50 Improper turn IMPROPR TURN

N51 Improper method of turning IMP TRN METH

N52 Improper position for turning IMP TRN PSTN

N53 Making improper left turn IMP LEFT TRN

N54 Making improper right turn IMP RGHT TRN

N55 Making improper turn around (not U turn) IM TRN ROUND

N56 Making improper U turn IMPROP U TRN

Wrong Way or Side (WWS Group)

ACD

Code

Description Abbreviation

N60 Driving wrong way DR WRONG WAY

N61 Driving wrong way at rotary intersection WW AT ROTARY

N62 Driving wrong way on divided highway WW ON DIV HW

N63 Driving wrong way on one way street or road WW ON ONEWAY

N70 Driving on wrong side DR WRONG SID

N71 Driving on wrong side of divided highway WS ON DIV HW

N72 Driving on wrong side of undivided street or road WS ON UNDIVD

Miscellaneous Maneuvers (MMV Group)

ACD

Code

Description Abbreviation

N80 Coasting (operating with gears disengaged) COASTING ***

N82 Improper backing IMPROP BACKN

N83 Improper starting IMPROP START

N84 Unsafe operation UNSAFE OPERA

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SPEEDING

This category includes the codes that begin with an “S”. Speeding (S**) was made a separate category in order to provide a set of codes which

would enable all jurisdictions to report speeding convictions with the level of detail which they possess.

AAMVA recommends a jurisdiction should report speeding with the speed limit and actual speed, however, it is recognized that not all jurisdictions

have this data available to them and codes have been provided below in 5 mph and 10 mph ranges with optional use of the conviction detail field

to indicate the speed limit, if known.

When available the speed limit and actual speed are held in the Conviction Offense Detail field.

Speeding Excess in miles per hour (SPE Group)

(5-mile range increments)

ACD

Code

Description Abbreviation

S01 01-05 > Speed limit (detail optional) SP XS: 01-05

S06 06-10 > Speed limit (detail optional) SP XS: 06-10

S15 Speeding 15 mph or more above speed limit (detail optional) SP XS: 15&GR

S16 16-20 > Speed limit (detail optional) SP XS: 16-20

S21 21-25 > Speed limit (detail optional) SP XS: 21-25

S26 26-30 > Speed limit (detail optional) SP XS: 26-30

S31 31-35 > Speed limit (detail optional) SP XS: 31-35

S36 36-40 > Speed limit (detail optional) SP XS: 36-40

S41 41+ > Speed limit (detail optional) SP XS: 41&GR

Speeding Excess in miles per hour (SPE Group)

(10-mile range increments)

ACD

Code

Description Abbreviation

S51 01-10 > Speed limit (detail optional) SP XS: 01-10

S71 21-30 > Speed limit (detail optional) SP XS: 21-30

S81 31-40 > Speed limit (detail optional) SP XS: 31-40

S91 41+ > Speed limit (detail optional) SP XS: 41&GR

S92 Speeding – Speed limit and actual speed (detail required) SPEED DTAIL

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Speeding (SPD Group)

ACD

Code

Description Abbreviation

S93 Speeding SPEEDING****

S94 Prima Facie speed violation or driving too fast for conditions PRIMA FACIE*

S95 Speed contest (racing) on road open to traffic RACE CONTEST

S96 Speed less than minimum INSUFF SPEED

S97 Operating at erratic or suddenly changing speeds ERRATC SPEED

S98 Speeding on freeway (“wasting fuel”) WASTING FUEL

UNCLASSIFIED OFFENSES

This category includes codes that begin with a “U”.

Vehicle Use in Prohibited Actions (VUP group)

ACD

Code

Description Abbreviation

U01 Fleeing or evading police or roadblock EVADING/FLEE

U02 Resisting arrest RESIST ARRST

U03 Using a motor vehicle in connection with a felony (not traffic offense) VEH IN FELNY

U04 Using a motor vehicle in connection with a misdemeanor (not traffic offense) VEH IN MSDEM

U05 Using a motor vehicle to aid and abet a felon AID/ABET FEL

U06 Vehicular assault VEH ASSAULT*

U07 Vehicular homicide VEH HOMICIDE

U08 Vehicular manslaughter V MANSLAUGTR

U09 Negligent homicide while operating a CMV CMV HOMICIDE

U10 Causing a fatality through the negligent operation of a CMV CMV FATALITY

U21 Illegal operation of emergency vehicle IL OP EMRG V

Unspecified Violations Causing Accidents (VCA Group)

ACD

Code

Description Abbreviation

U31 Violation resulting in fatal accident VIO: FAT ACC

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WITHDRAWALS

This category includes those codes from the other categories when a single conviction results in a withdrawal and the codes that begin with a “W”.

The codes used in the Withdrawal Category require information besides the ACD code to fully describe the withdrawal. This information is held in

the Withdrawal Type Detail field. A description of the Withdrawal Type Detail is given, following the ACD codes below.

A number of withdrawals are federally mandated and have minimum disqualification periods.

See the Federally Mandated Disqualifications section of this document for details.

Withdrawal Reasons for Specific Convictions (WRS Group)

ACD

Code

Description Abbreviation

--Withdrawal resulting from one designated conviction--

Withdrawals by Jurisdiction Law (WJL Group)

ACD

Code

Description Abbreviation

W00 Withdrawal, Non-ACD violation NON-ACD*****

W01 Accumulation of convictions (including point systems and/or being judged a habitual offender or violator) ACCUM/HABVIO

Ineligibility Withdrawals (WIW Group)

ACD

Code

Description Abbreviation

W09 Failure to surrender HAZMAT endorsement as required by the USA PATRIOT Act FTS HME

W13 Parental consent withdrawn PARNT CONSNT

W14 Physical or mental disability PHYS DISABLE

W15 Physicians’ or specialists’ report recommended PHYSICN REPT

W20 Unable to pass DL test(s) or meet qualifications FAILED QUAL*

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Accumulated Serious Commercial Violations (WSC Group)

ACD

Code

Description Abbreviation

W30 Two serious violations within three years ACCUM2VIOL**

W31 Three serious violations within three years ACCUM3VIOL**

W40 The accumulation of two or more major offenses ACCUM2 MAJOR

W41 An additional major offense after reinstatement ACCUM+ MAJOR

W50 The accumulation of two out-of-service order general violations (violations not covered by W51) within ten

years

ACCUM2 OOSO*

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

ACCUM2 OOSOL

W52 The accumulation of three or more out-of-service order violations within ten years ACCUM3 OOSO*

W60 The accumulation of two RRGC violations within three years RRGC 2 AVIOL

W61 The accumulation of three or more RRGC violations within three years RRGC 3 AVIOL

Imminent Hazard (WIH Group)

ACD

Code

Description Abbreviation

W70 Imminent hazard IMINT HAZAR