{"id":1742,"date":"2020-03-09T13:13:42","date_gmt":"2020-03-09T20:13:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/evaluation-guidelines\/"},"modified":"2023-05-16T11:43:37","modified_gmt":"2023-05-16T18:43:37","slug":"evaluation-guidelines","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/es\/driver-education-and-safety\/medical-conditions-and-driving\/evaluation-guidelines\/","title":{"rendered":"Evaluation Guidelines"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-columns content-columns colums-1-3-2-3\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-column col\">\t<nav class=\"nav-left\" aria-label=\"Secondary Navigation\">\n\t\t<ul class=\"nav-left-children\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/es\/driver-education-and-safety\/medical-conditions-and-driving\/dementia\/\">Dementia<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/es\/driver-education-and-safety\/medical-conditions-and-driving\/diabetes-and-driving\/\">Diabetes and Driving<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/es\/driver-education-and-safety\/medical-conditions-and-driving\/lapse-of-consciousness-disorders\/\">Lapse of Consciousness Disorders<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/es\/driver-education-and-safety\/medical-conditions-and-driving\/vision-conditions\/\">Vision Conditions<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t<\/nav>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-column col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-container shadow-box\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">The following describes what DMV takes into account when evaluating drivers for issues that may impair their ability to drive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-spacer-block spacer-box\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Authority<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=VEH&amp;sectionNum=12806.\" target=\"_blank\"><em>California Vehicle Code <\/em>(CVC)&nbsp;\u00a7\u00a712806<\/a>&nbsp;y&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=VEH&amp;sectionNum=12809.\" target=\"_blank\">12809<\/a>&nbsp;authorize DMV to refuse to issue or renew a&nbsp;driver license (DL)&nbsp;to someone who cannot safely operate a motor vehicle&nbsp;due to reasons relating&nbsp;to physical or mental conditions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=VEH&amp;sectionNum=12814.\" target=\"_blank\">CVC&nbsp;\u00a712814<\/a>&nbsp;permits DMV to administer certain tests and perform a reexamination to drivers upon renewal of a&nbsp;DL.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=VEH&amp;sectionNum=13800.\" target=\"_blank\">CVC&nbsp;\u00a713800<\/a>&nbsp;allows DMV to make an investigation and perform a reexamination of a driver.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=VEH&amp;sectionNum=12818.\" target=\"_blank\">CVC&nbsp;\u00a712818<\/a>&nbsp;authorizes priority reexamination of a driver for reasons relating to a physical or mental condition which impairs the driving ability, and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=VEH&amp;sectionNum=13953.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CVC&nbsp;\u00a713953<\/a>&nbsp;permits immediate suspension or revocation of the DL.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=VEH&amp;sectionNum=13359.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CVC&nbsp;\u00a713359<\/a>&nbsp;authorizes DMV to suspend or revoke a DL on any grounds pertaining to refusal of DL.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=103900.&amp;lawCode=HSC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Health and Safety Code <\/em>\u00a7103900<\/a> mandates DMV to develop guidelines to help DMV monitor the conditions of patients affected with disorders described below.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-spacer-block spacer-box\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Qualifications Does DMV Use to Investigate or Reexamine Drivers?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>DMV uses several qualifications to determine whether the driver has the necessary physical and mental skills to safely operate a motor vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-block js-accordion-block\" id=\"acc-physical-sensory-and-mental-requirements\">\n\t<button class=\"accordion-block__header\" type=\"button\">\n\t\tPhysical, Sensory, and Mental Requirements\n\t\t<span class=\"accordion-block__icon\">\n\t\t\t\n\t<svg class=\"icon icon-plus\" height=\"14\" width=\"14\" aria-hidden=\"false\" aria-labelledby=\"title-expand-accordion-plus-32562\" role=\"img\">\n\t\t<title id=\"title-expand-accordion-plus-32562\">Expand Accordion Plus<\/title>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/wp-content\/themes\/dmv\/dist\/svg\/svg-sprite.svg?ver=1776199661#icon-plus\"><\/use>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t<svg class=\"icon icon-minus\" height=\"2\" width=\"14\" aria-hidden=\"false\" aria-labelledby=\"title-collapse-accordion-minus-58511\" role=\"img\">\n\t\t<title id=\"title-collapse-accordion-minus-58511\">Collapse Accordion Minus<\/title>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/wp-content\/themes\/dmv\/dist\/svg\/svg-sprite.svg?ver=1776199661#icon-minus\"><\/use>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/button>\n\t<div class=\"accordion-block__content\">\n\t\t\n\n<p><strong>Physical Requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Strength.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coordination.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stamina.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mobility.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sensory Functions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visual.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Auditory.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tactile.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mental Requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Proper integration\/interpretation of sensory input.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Focus of attention.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proper associations of thought.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Appropriate judgment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-block js-accordion-block\" id=\"acc-medical-emotional-requirements\">\n\t<button class=\"accordion-block__header\" type=\"button\">\n\t\tMedical &amp; Emotional Requirements\n\t\t<span class=\"accordion-block__icon\">\n\t\t\t\n\t<svg class=\"icon icon-plus\" height=\"14\" width=\"14\" aria-hidden=\"false\" aria-labelledby=\"title-expand-accordion-plus-20770\" role=\"img\">\n\t\t<title id=\"title-expand-accordion-plus-20770\">Expand Accordion Plus<\/title>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/wp-content\/themes\/dmv\/dist\/svg\/svg-sprite.svg?ver=1776199661#icon-plus\"><\/use>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t<svg class=\"icon icon-minus\" height=\"2\" width=\"14\" aria-hidden=\"false\" aria-labelledby=\"title-collapse-accordion-minus-12056\" role=\"img\">\n\t\t<title id=\"title-collapse-accordion-minus-12056\">Collapse Accordion Minus<\/title>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/wp-content\/themes\/dmv\/dist\/svg\/svg-sprite.svg?ver=1776199661#icon-minus\"><\/use>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/button>\n\t<div class=\"accordion-block__content\">\n\t\t\n\n<p><strong>Knowledge Requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Rules of the road (written\/oral test results).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Physical Limitations\/Restrictions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Operation of vehicular controls.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ability to steer, coordinate pedals, control gearshift.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ability to scan left\/right, over shoulder, use mirrors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Physical or Mental Condition and History<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What is the condition? Is there a diagnosis?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Specific symptoms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Onset of condition.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Date of last episode or when symptoms last experienced.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Current status. Are symptoms continuing or recurring?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Specific cause of condition.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consistency with information in DMV&#8217;s records.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Results of any medical tests.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Physician&#8217;s evaluation\/prognosis.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Aggravating Factors<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Alcohol use\/abuse.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drug use\/abuse.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stress.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sleep deprivation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Poor diet\/nutrition.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Physical over-exertion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inability\/unwillingness to control\/avoid aggravating circumstances.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Treatment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Medication:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Effectiveness of prescription.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Side effects.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other medical regimen prescribed:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Diet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sufficient sleep.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exercise.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoidance of stress.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoidance of specific activities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Follow up examinations\/consultations. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supplementary oxygen.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compliance with prescribed regimen.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-block js-accordion-block\" id=\"acc-physical-and-mental-condition\">\n\t<button class=\"accordion-block__header\" type=\"button\">\n\t\tPhysical and Mental Condition\n\t\t<span class=\"accordion-block__icon\">\n\t\t\t\n\t<svg class=\"icon icon-plus\" height=\"14\" width=\"14\" aria-hidden=\"false\" aria-labelledby=\"title-expand-accordion-plus-64408\" role=\"img\">\n\t\t<title id=\"title-expand-accordion-plus-64408\">Expand Accordion Plus<\/title>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/wp-content\/themes\/dmv\/dist\/svg\/svg-sprite.svg?ver=1776199661#icon-plus\"><\/use>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t<svg class=\"icon icon-minus\" height=\"2\" width=\"14\" aria-hidden=\"false\" aria-labelledby=\"title-collapse-accordion-minus-97037\" role=\"img\">\n\t\t<title id=\"title-collapse-accordion-minus-97037\">Collapse Accordion Minus<\/title>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/wp-content\/themes\/dmv\/dist\/svg\/svg-sprite.svg?ver=1776199661#icon-minus\"><\/use>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/button>\n\t<div class=\"accordion-block__content\">\n\t\t\n\n<p>DMV considers all of these conditions independently and together in order to arrive at a decision. There must be sufficient facts to support any DMV action. DMV considers the following factors:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Driving record and circumstances of accidents, if any.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Characteristics about driving that bear consideration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mileage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Amount of traffic.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Area of residence (rural vs. urban).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Amount of time spent driving.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Time of day (effect on vision\/traffic).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Availability of and access to food, sleep, medication.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-block js-accordion-block\" id=\"acc-compensating-factors\">\n\t<button class=\"accordion-block__header\" type=\"button\">\n\t\tCompensating Factors\n\t\t<span class=\"accordion-block__icon\">\n\t\t\t\n\t<svg class=\"icon icon-plus\" height=\"14\" width=\"14\" aria-hidden=\"false\" aria-labelledby=\"title-expand-accordion-plus-68897\" role=\"img\">\n\t\t<title id=\"title-expand-accordion-plus-68897\">Expand Accordion Plus<\/title>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/wp-content\/themes\/dmv\/dist\/svg\/svg-sprite.svg?ver=1776199661#icon-plus\"><\/use>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t<svg class=\"icon icon-minus\" height=\"2\" width=\"14\" aria-hidden=\"false\" aria-labelledby=\"title-collapse-accordion-minus-23889\" role=\"img\">\n\t\t<title id=\"title-collapse-accordion-minus-23889\">Collapse Accordion Minus<\/title>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/wp-content\/themes\/dmv\/dist\/svg\/svg-sprite.svg?ver=1776199661#icon-minus\"><\/use>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/button>\n\t<div class=\"accordion-block__content\">\n\t\t\n\n<p>The following factors may indicate the driver is able to compensate for a physical or mental condition or disability that would otherwise impair&nbsp;their&nbsp;ability to drive:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Adjustment or Selection of Equipment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Type of vehicle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Automatic transmission.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type of controls:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Steering knob.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hand controls.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Extra mirrors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Power steering.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Adjustment in Physical Habits<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Scanning techniques.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Following distance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choice of lane.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Brake usage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Adjustment in Driving Environment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hour of day.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Amount of driving\/mileage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoidance of certain weather conditions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoidance of certain routes\/intersections.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Combining destinations into single trips.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-block js-accordion-block\" id=\"acc-driver-understanding-and-awareness\">\n\t<button class=\"accordion-block__header\" type=\"button\">\n\t\tDriver Understanding and Awareness\n\t\t<span class=\"accordion-block__icon\">\n\t\t\t\n\t<svg class=\"icon icon-plus\" height=\"14\" width=\"14\" aria-hidden=\"false\" aria-labelledby=\"title-expand-accordion-plus-76623\" role=\"img\">\n\t\t<title id=\"title-expand-accordion-plus-76623\">Expand Accordion Plus<\/title>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/wp-content\/themes\/dmv\/dist\/svg\/svg-sprite.svg?ver=1776199661#icon-plus\"><\/use>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t<svg class=\"icon icon-minus\" height=\"2\" width=\"14\" aria-hidden=\"false\" aria-labelledby=\"title-collapse-accordion-minus-80529\" role=\"img\">\n\t\t<title id=\"title-collapse-accordion-minus-80529\">Collapse Accordion Minus<\/title>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/wp-content\/themes\/dmv\/dist\/svg\/svg-sprite.svg?ver=1776199661#icon-minus\"><\/use>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/button>\n\t<div class=\"accordion-block__content\">\n\t\t\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The driver is aware of and able to articulate the details\/specifics of the condition, regimen or treatment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The driver shows appropriate concern about the condition and its relation to traffic safety and personal responsibility.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-block js-accordion-block\" id=\"acc-decision-options\">\n\t<button class=\"accordion-block__header\" type=\"button\">\n\t\tDecision Options\n\t\t<span class=\"accordion-block__icon\">\n\t\t\t\n\t<svg class=\"icon icon-plus\" height=\"14\" width=\"14\" aria-hidden=\"false\" aria-labelledby=\"title-expand-accordion-plus-60480\" role=\"img\">\n\t\t<title id=\"title-expand-accordion-plus-60480\">Expand Accordion Plus<\/title>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/wp-content\/themes\/dmv\/dist\/svg\/svg-sprite.svg?ver=1776199661#icon-plus\"><\/use>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t<svg class=\"icon icon-minus\" height=\"2\" width=\"14\" aria-hidden=\"false\" aria-labelledby=\"title-collapse-accordion-minus-68118\" role=\"img\">\n\t\t<title id=\"title-collapse-accordion-minus-68118\">Collapse Accordion Minus<\/title>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/wp-content\/themes\/dmv\/dist\/svg\/svg-sprite.svg?ver=1776199661#icon-minus\"><\/use>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/button>\n\t<div class=\"accordion-block__content\">\n\t\t\n\n<p>Sometimes, DMV could decide that taking action against the driving privilege is not the appropriate course of action. DMV may also find that a condition exists which warrants:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reexamination on a specified date (calendar reexamination).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medical Probation I: driver must comply with medical regimen and report any changes to DMV.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medical Probation II: annual medical reports required to be submitted to DMV on specified dates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Limited Term Licenses: DL issued by the field office for one to two years which requires the driver to return to the department for reevaluation and\/or testing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Restrictions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Suspension.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Revocation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-block js-accordion-block\" id=\"acc-hearing-rights\">\n\t<button class=\"accordion-block__header\" type=\"button\">\n\t\tHearing Rights\n\t\t<span class=\"accordion-block__icon\">\n\t\t\t\n\t<svg class=\"icon icon-plus\" height=\"14\" width=\"14\" aria-hidden=\"false\" aria-labelledby=\"title-expand-accordion-plus-41281\" role=\"img\">\n\t\t<title id=\"title-expand-accordion-plus-41281\">Expand Accordion Plus<\/title>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/wp-content\/themes\/dmv\/dist\/svg\/svg-sprite.svg?ver=1776199661#icon-plus\"><\/use>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t<svg class=\"icon icon-minus\" height=\"2\" width=\"14\" aria-hidden=\"false\" aria-labelledby=\"title-collapse-accordion-minus-23704\" role=\"img\">\n\t\t<title id=\"title-collapse-accordion-minus-23704\">Collapse Accordion Minus<\/title>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/wp-content\/themes\/dmv\/dist\/svg\/svg-sprite.svg?ver=1776199661#icon-minus\"><\/use>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/button>\n\t<div class=\"accordion-block__content\">\n\t\t\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=VEH&amp;sectionNum=14100.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CVC&nbsp;\u00a714100<\/a> states that the driver has the right to request a hearing within 10 days after they receive the notice of the order of DL&nbsp;suspension or revocation if DMV&#8217;s decision is based on a documented medical condition or disability.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Requesting a hearing will not prevent DMV from taking action against a condition which prevents an immediate driving hazard or risk&nbsp;(<a href=\"https:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=VEH&amp;sectionNum=13953.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CVC&nbsp;\u00a713953<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the driver requests a hearing, the driver has an opportunity to dispute DMV&#8217;s evidence or provide new medical evidence to show that the action should not be sustained. 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