Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 24, June 14, 2024
Section 91-14-3 - Physician Certification3.1. A physician, licensed to practice medicine in the United States, after examination of the applicant, may at his or her discretion complete Part II of the application.3.2. Completion of the application shall, in accordance with W. Va. Code '17C-15-49(b) include: a. Nature of Physical Disability - typed or printed in designated area.b. Reason for Waiver of Safety Belt Requirement - typed or printed in the designated area.c. Alternate Restraint System - if applicable, may, at the physician's discretion be prescribed for the applicant. The physician shall type or write a description of the alternative restraint system in the designated area. Completion of this part of the application shall serve to require the applicant to use the described alternative restraint system when operator or as a passenger in a passenger vehicle.d. The certifying physician, at his or her discretion, may limit the period of time for which the Safety Belt Waiver Certificate is valid.3.3. Signature of Physician - shall serve to certify the applicant as having a physical disability which prevents the use of safety belts and validate the Safety Belt Waiver Certificate form as evidence of the disability in accordance with W. Va. Code '17C-15-49(b).3.4. Nothing in this rule shall require any physician to either examine an applicant to determine eligibility for a Safety Belt Waiver, or require the physician to certify an applicant has qualified for a waiver under the provisions of W. Va. Code '17C-15-49(b), unless the physician makes a determination that in his or her medical opinion, the applicant's use of a safety belt is inappropriate due to the applicant's physical disability.