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Driver License Suspension or Revocation for Medical Reasons

The DMV may restrict, suspend or revoke the drivers license of a driver for a medical reason such as: a serious memory disorder, diabetes mellitus or lapses of consciousness. If this happens, you must request a hearing immediately. At Takakjian & Sitkoff, LLP, our CA drivers license suspension attorneys are quite successful at returning our client's driver license. We recognize your need to drive and can help you. We will request a hearing for you and represent you at the DMV. Please call us immediately at (888) 579-4844

Physicians are required to report certain physical and mental conditions, the Health and Safety Code requires physicians and surgeons to report in writing to the local health officer, the name, birth date, and address of every patient at least 14 years of age or older who is diagnosed as having a disorder characterized by lapses of consciousness or dementia (mental disorders) or other conditions such as Alzheimer's.

Although not required by law, any other condition may be reported by physicians when they believe a patient cannot drive safely because of a medical condition.

If a doctor has notified the DMV of your medical condition, you may be required to have a hearing and submit a Driver Medical Evaluation (DME) form. This form is requested when medical information is needed to evaluate a driver's medical condition in relationship to safe driving. Primarily used by DMV Driver Safety, this five-page document assists hearing officers to evaluate the physical and/or mental condition(s) of the driver and to determine what action, if any, to take with regard to the driving privilege.

The first page of the Driver Medical Evaluation (DME) form requires the driver to complete a brief health history and to certify under penalty of perjury that the information is true and complete. The remainder of the form requires the driver's physician to provide information on the driver's diagnosis, treatment, and level of functional impairment, if any. Specific sections address lapses of consciousness, diabetes, Alzheimer, dementia and cognitive impairments, as they pose a higher degree of potential traffic safety risk.

The DME must be signed by you and your physician, prior to being evaluated by Driver Safety. The form is available through our firm at Takakjian & Sitkoff, LLP or an Adobe Acrobat version is available online at http://www.dmv.ca.gov/forms/ds/ds326.pdf

For more information please see: The Alzheimer's Association website. A national network of chapters and the largest national voluntary health organization committed to finding a cure for Alzheimer's and helping those affected by the disease. The Alzheimer's Association is here to help. This site is your gateway to a wealth of information. Call them at (800) 272-3900 if you have more questions - and they'll help you find the answers.

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