- (a) If the department has good cause based on information received that a licensee is physically or mentally incompetent to operate a motor vehicle safely, or is otherwise not qualified to be licensed, the department may require the licensee to submit to a physical, mental, or driver's examination to determine the licensee's fitness to operate a motor vehicle safely. If the department determines from the results of an examination that the licensee is unfit to operate a motor vehicle safely, the department will either cancel the licensee's privileges to operate a motor vehicle in this state or issue the person a restricted license.
- (b) A licensee who suffers the permanent loss of a hand, arm, foot, leg, or eye must report to the department before operating a motor vehicle. The department may require a reexamination of the licensee's driving ability and restrict the licensee to the operation of a vehicle with special equipment.
- (c) The department may cancel a driver's license based on a request from a criminal justice agency, physician, or member of the general public. The department may require reexamination of a licensee. The request must state that the driver cannot safely operate a motor vehicle due to a physical or mental condition and explain the need for a reevaluation by providing specific information pertaining to the person's operation of a motor vehicle or physical condition. A request must be in writing, and may not be anonymous. A request will be treated with confidentiality if requested by the person submitting the request.
- (d) If the department is notified by means of a request under (c) of this section that a licensee may not be qualified to operate a motor vehicle safely, the department may cancel the driver's license or require the licensee to be reexamined. If the department requires a reexamination, the department will notify the licensee what examinations are necessary. The licensee may apply for a new driver's license or, if the license was not canceled, retain that person's license if the examinations are satisfactorily completed and passed.
- (e) The department may cancel or suspend the license of a person who refuses to submit to reexamination under this section.
(Eff. 7/1/2006, Register 178)
Authority: AS 28.05.011, AS 28.15.091, AS 28.15.161, AS 28.15.081, AS 28.15.151