P.R. Laws tit. 9, § 5062

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§ 5062. Driving licenses for persons with partial physical disability

The Secretary may issue learner permits and driver licenses to any person with a partial physical disability, provided he/she has attained eighteen (18) years of age or complies with the provisions of subsection (c) of § 5056 of this title, provided such disability may be corrected through the use of technologically advanced assistance equipment installed in the motor vehicle or through restrictions on the type of vehicle that such person shall operate, places where he may operate such vehicle or times during which he/she may be authorized to drive, as well as any other limitation or condition deemed necessary for reason of public safety, all of which shall appear on the license issued.

Every person aspiring for a license to operate a motor vehicle under the provisions of this section, shall be submitted to such physical examinations that are required by the Secretary, for the evaluation of those conditions that in the judgment of the latter are necessary. The Secretary may establish through regulations the requirements he/she deems are necessary to be applied to the persons who are engaged in the process of performing the abovementioned medical certifications.

Every driver to whom a license is issued under the provisions of this section, shall be bound to fully comply with the restrictions imposed on the license for which he/she has been considered.

History —Jan. 7, 2000, No. 22, § 3.12; Oct. 9, 2000, No. 414, § 14; June 3, 2004, No. 132, § 3, eff. 8 months after June 3, 2004.