19815856, 15A-5.001 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 19815856

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES

Division:

Division of Driver Licenses

Chapter:

MEDICAL ADVISORY BOARD GUIDELINES

Overview

RULE:

15A-5.001	Purpose
15A-5.0010	Definitions
15A-5.002	Report of Deficit or Disorder to the Department
15A-5.0021	Medical Review
15A-5.0022	Administrative Hearing Procedures
15A-5.004	Seizures
15A-5.005	Loss of Consciousness
15A-5.006	Cardiovascular Deficits
15A-5.008	Deficits of Memory or Judgment
15A-5.009	Musculoskeletal and Neuromuscular Disorders
15A-5.010	Severe Mental Disorders
15A-5.011	Vision Standards
15A-5.012	Drug Addiction and Alcoholism

PURPOSE:

The purpose of this amendment is to create new rules and amend existing rules to update and clarify Chapter 15A-5, F.A.C.

SUMMARY:

The rule is being amended to ensure all applicants and licensed drivers are given a fair and independent review regarding their physical and mental ability to safely operate a motor vehicle in Florida. The proposed changes add definitions to the rule, specify how reports of potentially at-risk applicants and licensed drivers are made and reviewed by the Department, provide for administrative review of determinations made by the Medical Advisory Board, and set out criteria regarding specific conditions that may affect an applicant or licensed driver’s ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

322.02(3), 322.02(6), 322.125(7), 322.126(1), FS.

LAW:

120.52, 120.57, 120.80, 322.01, 322.05, 322.08, 322.125, 322.126, 322.221, FS.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

12/8/2017 Vol. 43/236

COMMENTS:

From 12/8/2017 To 12/29/2017 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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