---
kind: "section"
citation: "49 C.F.R. § 380.603"
title: "49"
number: "380.603"
heading: "Applicability."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/49/380.603"
---

# §380.603. Applicability.

- (a) The rules in this subpart apply to all entry-level drivers, as defined in this subpart, who intend to drive CMVs as defined in [§ 383.5](/cfr/49/383.5.md) of this chapter in interstate and/or intrastate commerce, except:
  - (1) Drivers excepted from the CDL requirements under § [383.3(c)](/cfr/49/383.3.md?p=c), [(d)](/cfr/49/383.3.md?p=d), and [(h)](/cfr/49/383.3.md?p=h) of this chapter;
  - (2) Drivers applying for a restricted CDL under [§ 383.3(e) through (g)](/cfr/49/383.3.md?p=e..g) of this chapter;
  - (3) Military personnel with military CMV experience who meet all the requirements and conditions of [§ 383.77](/cfr/49/383.77.md) of this chapter; and
  - (4) Drivers applying for a removal of a restriction in accordance with [§ 383.135(b)(7)](/cfr/49/383.135.md?p=b-7).
- (b) Drivers issued a Class A CDL, Class B CDL, or a passenger (P), school bus (S), or hazardous materials (H) endorsement before February 7, 2022, are not required to comply with this subpart pertaining to that CDL or endorsement.
- (c)
  - (1) Individuals who obtain a CLP before February 7, 2022, are not required to comply with this subpart if they obtain a CDL before the CLP or renewed CLP expires.
  - (2) **Individuals who obtain a CLP on or after February 7, 2022, are required to comply with this subpart.**
  - (3) Except for individuals seeking the H endorsement, individuals must complete the theory and BTW (range and public road) portions of entry-level driver training within one year of completing the first portion.

## Notes

### Amendments

[81 FR 88790, Dec. 8, 2016, as amended at 83 FR 48725, Sept. 27, 2018; 85 FR 6100, Feb. 4, 2020; 86 FR 57069, Oct. 14, 2021]

### Source

Source: 81 FR 88790, Dec. 8, 2016, unless otherwise noted.

### Authority

Authority: 49 U.S.C. 31133, 31136, 31305, 31307, 31308, 31502; sec. 4007(a) and (b), Pub. L. 102-240, 105 Stat. 1914, 2151-2152; sec. 32304, Pub. L. 112-141, 126 Stat. 405, 791; and 49 CFR 1.87.

### Source

Source: 69 FR 16732, Mar. 30, 2004, unless otherwise noted.

### Amendments

[81 FR 88790, Dec. 8, 2016, as amended at 83 FR 48725, Sept. 27, 2018; 85 FR 6100, Feb. 4, 2020; 86 FR 57069, Oct. 14, 2021]