The Department of Driver Services may require periodic medical reports as a condition of licensing. If there is a question whether to issue a license, the information is reviewed by the Driver's License Advisory Board. A physician may not be sued for submitting required medical information to the Department. Reports received by the Driver License Advisory Board for the purpose of assisting the department in determining whether a person is qualified to be licensed may not be used as evidence in any civil or criminal trial, except in proceedings conducted under GA.
When a person's license has been denied or revoked, they may request a hearing before a Department officer. The request must be made in writing, within fifteen days after receiving the notice. Judicial review is available under GA. Georgia has adopted the federal Department of Transportation's medical criteria for vehicles weighing more than 26, lbs. Vehicles carrying 16 or more persons, including the driver, are considered commercial vehicles.
Non-drivers may apply to the Department of Driver Services for an identification card. Individuals with permanent disabilities may obtain an identification card valid for four years. When a person drives without notifying the department of motor vehicles of the medical condition, against medical advice or without a valid license, liability can be imposed. A person who suffers from epilepsy knows that he or she could be stricken with an epileptic seizure at any time. If this person suffers a seizure while driving and crashes his or her car into another vehicle, the driver may be found negligent since a reasonable person who is subject to sudden epileptic seizures should not have been driving in the first place.
If you suffer serious injury or wrongful death in a Georgia auto accident with a driver who was driving despite a known medical limitation or condition, such as epilepsy, Montlick and Associates can help you obtain the compensation that you deserve. No matter where you are located our attorneys are just a phone call away, and we will even come to you. You can also visit us online at www.
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This temporary driving permit shall be valid for the stated period or until the person's driving privilege is suspended or revoked under any provision of this title.
The department, at its sole discretion, may delay the expiration date of the temporary driving permit, but in no event shall this delay extend beyond the date when such person's driving privilege is suspended or revoked under any provision of this title. The department shall by rules and regulations establish the conditions under which the expiration of the temporary permit may be delayed.
At this time, the court shall also require the person to surrender the temporary driving permit issued pursuant to subsection b of this Code section. Justia Legal Resources. Find a Lawyer.
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