DMV Benefits

VETERANS DESIGNATION ON YOUR DRIVERS LICENSE/ID CARD

Veteran Drivers License Poster

CALIFORNIA 21.095 DISABLED VETERAN LICENSE PLATES AND FEES EXEMPTION (CVC §§5007 AND 9105)

According to the provisions of §295.7 (21.090 Disabled Veteran Definition),

A disabled veteran is a veteran who, as a result of an injury or disease suffered while on active duty with the U.S. Armed Forces:

  • Has a service-connected disability rated at 100 percent by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, due to a diagnosed disease or disorder which substantially impairs or interferes with mobility.
  • Is so severely disabled as to be unable to move without the aid of an assistive device.
  • Has lost, or lost the use of, one or more limbs.
  • Has permanent blindness, as defined in the California Welfare and Institutions Code §19153.