License State

Instructions: Use the abbreviation to provide the specific state, province, or nation indicated on the driver’s license. Definition: The geographic or political entity issuing the driver license. Includes the States of the United States (including the District of Columbia and outlying areas), Indian Nations, U.S. Government, Canadian Provinces, and Mexican States (including the Distrito Federal),…

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License Number

Instructions: Record the license number, which is an alphanumeric identifier assigned by the authorizing jurisdiction (state, foreign country, U.S. government, Indian Nation, etc.). Definition: A unique set of alphanumeric characters assigned by the authorizing agent issuing a driver license to the individual. Rationale: This element is critical to providing linkage between the crash and driver…

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Citation Number

Instructions: If a citation was issued, fill in the citation # and then complete Viol. 1-4. Definition: The citation number which encompasses any violation issued. Rationale: This element is important for evaluating safety laws and enforcement practices. This information is not available from the driver license file. Example Accuracy Checks If Driver Contributing Code indicates…

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CDL Endorsement

Instructions: Indicate the endorsement by recording the single letters shown on the license. Definition: Compliance with CDL Endorsements indicates whether the vehicle driven at the time of the crash requires endorsement(s) on a CDL and whether this driver is complying with the CDL endorsements. Rationale: This element is used to identify whether a driver involved…

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