SECTION 595:10-5-13. Requests for review of driving ability

(a)   Behavior indices. A person licensed to drive in this state coming to the attention of the Department because the person has developed disorientation, mental confusion, senility, lapses of attention, behavioral changes, impaired reflexes, impaired balance recovery, or orthostatic hypotension, or has developed any condition which would cause loss of control or partial control of a motor vehicle, shall be reviewed.

(b)   Evaluation. When the Department has good cause to believe the person may be afflicted with any physical or mental ailment, or when the the person's driving record indicates the person may be a hazard to public safety, the person may be required to submit to a physical examination, mental examination, and/or be examined as provided by Oklahoma Statutes. [47 O.S. § 6-110 and 6-119]

(c)   Special restrictions. Each case shall be judged on its own merits as to issuance, cancellation, or denial of driving privileges and a driver license, depending upon records, reports, medical reports, and the driving ability of such person. When possible, driving shall be permitted by imposing appropriate restrictions, which the Department shall place on the driver license of the person.

[Source: Amended at 17 Ok Reg 3022, eff 7-15-00]