No: DL Code B by itself is for passenger vehicles, while motorcycles use DL Code A. See the current LTO code table, clutch-code note and what to check on your license.
Sources checked 2026-08-26LTO assigns DL Code A to motorcycles and DL Code B to passenger vehicles. If the license only shows B, the rider should not treat that as authority to operate a motorcycle.
| DL code | LTO description | Motorcycle? |
|---|---|---|
| A | Motorcycle | Yes |
| A1 | Tricycle | Three-wheel / tricycle category |
| B | Passenger vehicle | No, not by itself |
LTO’s driver-license code table assigns DL Code B to M1 passenger vehicles. Motorcycles are assigned to DL Code A, covering the motorcycle vehicle categories listed by LTO. If your license only shows B and does not also show A, do not treat B as motorcycle authorization.
LTO materials identify Code A as Motorcycle and Code A1 as Tricycle. The exact vehicle category and any transmission limitation still matter, so read the codes printed on the actual license rather than relying on the older restriction-code system.
LTO’s licensing information notes that a holder authorized for manual transmission may also operate automatic transmission vehicles, while an automatic-transmission authorization does not authorize manual transmission. Check the transmission/clutch code shown on your license for the vehicle you plan to use.
Use the current LTO process for adding the appropriate driver’s-license code before riding a motorcycle on public roads. Requirements can change, so confirm the latest licensing transaction checklist directly with LTO or an authorized licensing center.
Government processes can change. These links are the sources used for this guide, not a substitute for the latest instruction from the agency handling your transaction.
Not with Code B alone. Current LTO tables assign Code B to passenger vehicles and Code A to motorcycles. Your license needs the appropriate motorcycle authorization.
LTO identifies DL Code A for motorcycles and A1 for tricycles. Check the exact codes and transmission authorization printed on your license.
The vehicle code is still A for motorcycles, but the transmission or clutch authorization matters. LTO notes that manual authorization can cover automatic, while automatic authorization does not authorize manual transmission.
Use the current LTO licensing process for adding the appropriate DL code. Requirements can change, so check the latest LTO transaction guidance before applying.
