The purpose of this chapter is to establish the department’s administrative interpretation of the provisions of §32-6-7, §32-6-7.1, Code of Ala. 1975, that relate to the issuance of motor vehicle operator licenses to persons who have a medical condition that may affect their ability to exercise reasonable control over a motor vehicle. This chapter specifies the functional ability levels necessary to exercise reasonable control of a motor vehicle for all persons applying for or holding an operator’s license.

Note: Form used in this chapter are: Dime-2-Section A, General Medical Questionnaire; Section B, Mental/Emotional; Section C, Neurological; Section D, Endocrine; Section E, Alcohol/Drugs; Section F, Cardiovascular; Section G, Physicians Recommendations. Dier-2 Certificate of Vision Examination. DL17-Driver Condition or Behavior Report.

Author: Lieutenant F. A. Bingham

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§32-2-9, 32-6-13, as amended.

History: New Rule: Filed March 12, 1996; effective April 16, 1996.