In Illinois besides the "F" restriction (which is the outside mirrors for a number of different reasons) mentioned above "J88" can be requested. It is as follows:
“J88” — Deaf/Hard of Hearing Driverʼs License
“J88” is a notation on a driver’s license that alerts law enforcement officers before approaching a
vehicle that a motorist is deaf or hard of hearing. Following is how the “J88” notation works:
• Request the “J88” notation be added to your driver’s license at any Secretary of State Driver
Services facility. “J88” will appear on both the front and back of your driver’s license.
• Include your driver’s license number on your vehicle registration to link the two together.
• If you are stopped by a law enforcement officer, he/she will run your license plate or driver’s
license number, and a “Deaf/Hard of Hearing: Uses Alternative Communication” message will
appear. The officer will then know to use alternative communication.
• You must request the “J88” notation. No forms or Secretary of State personnel will ask you to
include it on your driver’s license.
