Okla. Admin. Code § 260:135-5-53

Current through Vol. 42, No. 4, November 1, 2024

Section 260:135-5-53 - Musculoskeletal problems

(a)Musculoskeletal impairment. A person with a significant impairment such as amputation, polio, or any other crippling muscular or skeletal disorder which may affect the person's ability to safely operate a motor vehicle shall not be licensed until a medical report is submitted by his or her physician, if so requested by Service Oklahoma, and the person is examined for placement of appropriate restrictions on the driver license, as deemed necessary by Service Oklahoma, in conjunction with the Department.

(b)Bi-lateral upper extremity handicapping conditions. For the purpose of this Section, a handicapped person is defined as one with a condition of significant deformity, weakness, or paresis, or with a paralysis of both upper extremities.

(c)Requirements for licensing handicapped persons. Service Oklahoma may consider licensing a handicapped person upon the recommendation of the Medical Advisory Board or its designated representative; provided, if required by Service Oklahoma, the applicant will agree to:

(1) Furnish any necessary medical reports,

(2) Equip the vehicle properly,

(3) Consent to extensive examination of driving skills so Service Oklahoma can better determine the person's endurance, the person's ability to react to and avoid hazardous conditions, and the reliability of the vehicle equipment, and

(4) Complete a driver education or driver training course approved by Service Oklahoma, in conjunction with the Department.

(d)Limited licensing. Each person with a diagnosis that would place him or her under the provisions of (a) or (b) of this Section, whereby the condition is severe enough to preclude licensing, may be given individual consideration toward limited licensing.

Okla. Admin. Code § 260:135-5-53

Transferred from 595:10-5-8 by HB 3419 (2022), eff. 5/19/2022

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 40, Issue 24, September 1, 2023, eff. 9/11/2023