If one or more of the following
physical or mental conditions exist and there is documented evidence through
medical examinations or reports in addition to appropriate departmental
evaluations and examinations which indicate the disorder would severely impair
the person's ability to operate safely a motor vehicle, the Department will not
issue or renew the license, permit or privilege. The existence of one of these
conditions does not automatically preclude the person from obtaining a license
if the condition is not severe enough to impair driving ability:
1. Lapses of consciousness, severe dizziness,
fainting spells, head injuries, seizures or any other injuries or ailments
resulting in lapses of consciousness, including, without limitation, epilepsy
or disorders related to or associated with diabetes. A person suffering from
lapses of consciousness or any other disorder as specified above will not be
issued a license until the person submits to the Department a letter signed by
his or her physician which states that:
(a)
The person has been free of seizures or has not suffered any fainting or dizzy
spells or other such disorders for a period of 3 months; or
(b) The seizure or other ailment resulting in
the lapse of consciousness was an isolated incident and is unlikely to reoccur.
The letter must also state whether any medication prescribed for the
person will interfere with the ability of the person to operate a motor vehicle
safely and the date of the most recent seizure or lapse of
consciousness.
2. Any cardiovascular ailment or related
ailment such as myocardial infarction, angina pectoris, coronary insufficiency,
thrombosis or any other disease of a variety known to be accompanied by
syncope, dyspnea, collapse or congestive cardiac failure.
3. High blood pressure.
4. Any physical or mental condition which
impairs the ability of the person to operate a motor vehicle safely and which:
(a) Affects perception;
(b) Affects consciousness, including, without
limitation, epilepsy;
(c) Alters
judgment, including, without limitation, dementia or mental illness;
or
(d) Limits motion, including,
without limitation, arthritis, paralysis or amputation.
5. Any respiratory dysfunction.
6. Any rheumatic, arthritic, orthopedic,
muscular, neuromuscular or vascular diseases.
7. Inability to meet the minimum levels of
acceptable vision established by the Department.
8. Visual acuity obtained with the use of
bioptic and telescopic lenses.