1. (1) A person who indicates that he has suffered from fainting or dizzy spells, epilepsy or epileptic type seizures, heart trouble or paralysis must furnish the Motor Vehicles Division information from a medical doctor as follows:

   1. (a) For fainting or dizzy spells a report must be submitted if the last occurrence was within the preceding 5 years.
   2. (b) For epilepsy or epileptic type seizures, a report must be submitted regardless of date of occurrence.
   3. (c) For heart ailments, a report must be submitted if the last treatment was within the preceding 3 years.
   4. (d) For paralysis, a report must be submitted only if the examiner determines it is necessary.
2. (2) A person who indicates he suffers from a physical or mental defect that would make it difficult to operate a vehicle must submit a medical report only if the examiner determines it is necessary.
3. (3) A person whose physical appearance or conduct at the time of driver license renewal or application indicates a medical or mental problem may be requested by the examiner to submit a report on the condition and/or may be required by the examiner to complete the driving portion of the examination or both.
4. (4) A person who has been reported to the Motor Vehicles Division as having a physical, mental, visual or driving skills problem may be requested to furnish the Division with an appropriate report concerning the condition, and/or may be requested to complete the entire examination or both if the staff determines it is necessary. (Form DES-1004, Accident Report.)
5. (5) Medical questions arising from the above items may be submitted to the State Health Officer for assistance in determining appropriate action.

Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 44-1-103 MCA

Implementing statute(s): 61-5-105(8), 61-5-111(2) and 61-5-207, Eff. 12/31/72

History: AMD, Eff. 12/5/76: AMD, 1983 MAR p. 853, Eff. 7/15/83.