A person who has experienced any of the
following physical or medical ailments or any related ailments, and who is
applying for or renewing a driver's license or who is requested by the
Department to obtain a medical examination, must submit a written medical
report describing the ailment and its effect on the person's ability to operate
a motor vehicle safely:
1. Any person
who experienced a lapse of consciousness occurring within the last 3 years as a
result of a condition which can cause a lapse of consciousness, including,
without limitation, epilepsy, diabetes, frequently reoccurring fainting or
dizzy spells caused by major medical problems and major head injuries or any
other injuries or ailments resulting in lapses of consciousness.
2. Any person having a cardiovascular ailment
or related ailment occurring within the last 3 years which may interfere with
the ability of the person to operate a motor vehicle safely, including, without
limitation, myocardial infarction, angina pectoris, coronary insufficiency,
thrombosis or any other cardiovascular disease of a variety known to be
accompanied by syncope, dyspnea, collapse or congestive cardiac
failure.
3. Any person who has a
mental, nervous or functional disease or psychiatric disorder which is likely
to interfere with the ability to operate a motor vehicle safely.
4. Any person who has an established medical
history or clinical diagnosis of rheumatic, arthritic, orthopedic, muscular,
neuromuscular or vascular disease which may interfere with the ability to
control and operate a motor vehicle safely.
5. Any person who has had three convictions
of driving under the influence within the last 4 years.
6. Any person who does not have visual acuity
of at least 20/40 (Snellen) in both eyes with corrective lenses.
7. Any person who the examiner has good cause
to believe has a medical problem not specified herein which may interfere with
the safe operation of a motor vehicle.
The Department will not charge a
fee to any person who is required to add a restriction to his or her license as
a result of a medical condition.
