Ind. Admin. Code tit. 140, r. 7-3-6.5 – Physical examination requirements

Sec. 6.5. (a) A CLP or CDL applicant must obtain a medical examiner's certification that the CLP or CDL applicant is qualified to operate a CMV either interstate or intrastate.

(b) The medical examination must be performed by a licensed medical examiner under 49 CFR 391, Subpart E*.

(c) For intrastate operation, the medical examiner may recommend the issuance of an intrastate CDL subject to the following restrictions:

(1) Neurological conditions. For persons with a medical history or clinical diagnosis of epilepsy, seizure disorder, or other neurological condition, the medical examiner may recommend the restrictions consistent with the requirements in IC 8-2.1-24-18. The individual shall provide the medical examiner's certificate (MEC) and a statement indicating that the applicant's neurological condition is controlled and the applicant will not lose consciousness or the ability to properly and safely operate a CMV.
(2) Hearing impairment. For persons with hearing conditions, the medical examiner may recommend restrictions consistent with the requirements in IC 8-2.1-24-18. The individual shall provide the MEC and a statement indicating that the applicant's hearing impairment is controlled and the applicant will not lose consciousness or the ability to properly and safely control a CMV.
(3) Physical impairments or missing limbs. For persons with physical impairments or missing limbs, the medical examiner may recommend restrictions consistent with the requirements in IC 8-2.1-24-18. The individual shall:
1. (A) provide the MEC and a statement indicating that the applicant's impairment is controlled and the applicant will not lose consciousness or the ability to properly and safely control a CMV; and
2. (B) pass a CDL skills test administered by an individual authorized by the bureau.
(4) Notwithstanding the provisions set forth in subdivisions (1) through (3), the medical examiner shall not certify a driver who fails to meet any of the other standards set forth in 49 CFR 391.43*.

(d) The bureau shall disqualify a driver after the driver's MEC expires, but the bureau may, in its discretion, allow one (1) period of not more than thirty (30) days after a valid MEC has expired before issuing a disqualification.

(e) A person who does not meet the requirements of 49 CFR 391* or this section is disqualified from operating a CMV.

(f) The bureau shall not issue a passenger, school bus, or hazardous materials endorsement to a person with an intrastate restricted CDL.

*These documents are incorporated by reference. Copies may be obtained from the Government Printing Office, 732 North Capitol Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20401 or are available for review and copying at the Bureau of Motor Vehicles, Indiana Government Center North, Fourth Floor, 100 North Senate Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46204.

(Bureau of Motor Vehicles; 140 IAC 7-3-6.5; filed Oct 7, 2008, 10:23 a.m.: 20081105-IR-140080215FRA; readopted filed Nov 3, 2014, 1:43 p.m.: 20141203-IR-140140375RFA; readopted filed Sep 3, 2020, 10:16 a.m.: 20200930-IR-140200090RFA; filed Feb 8, 2024, 12:57 p.m.: 20240306-IR-140230734FRA; filed Jul 8, 2025, 10:49 a.m.: 20250806-IR-140250166FRA)