Haw. Code R. § 19-122-359 - Requirement to submit medical report
(a) A person who
has experienced any of the following physical or medical conditions, and who is
applying for or renewing a driver's license or who is requested by the examiner
of drivers to obtain a medical examination, must submit a written medical
report describing the condition and its effect on the person's ability to
operate a motor vehicle safely:
(1) Any
person who experiences a lapse of consciousness occurring within the last two
years as a result of a condition which can cause a lapse of consciousness,
including, without limitation, epilepsy, diabetes, frequently reoccurring
fainting or dizzy spells caused by major medical problems and major head
injuries or any other injuries or conditions resulting in lapses of
consciousness;
(2) Any person
having a cardiovascular condition or related condition occurring within the
last two years which may interfere with the ability of the person to operate a
motor vehicle safely, including, without limitation, myocardial infarction,
angina pectoris, coronary insufficiency, thrombosis or any other cardiovascular
disease of a variety known to be accompanied by syncope, dyspnea, collapse or
congestive cardiac failure;
(3) Any
person who has a mental, nervous or functional disease or psychiatric disorder,
which is likely to interfere with the person's ability to safely operate a
motor vehicle;
(4) Any person who
has an established medical history or clinical diagnosis of rheumatic,
arthritic, orthopedic, muscular, neuromuscular or vascular disease which may
interfere with the ability to control and safely operate a motor
vehicle;
(5) Any person who has an
established medical or clinical diagnosis of chronic alcoholism or drug
addiction;
(6) Any applicant who
fails the vision test as set forth in section
19-122-356;
and
(7) Any person who the examiner
of drivers has reasonable cause to believe has a medical condition which may
interfere with the safe operation of a motor vehicle.
(b) The completed medical report must
indicate whether the condition of the applicant and any medication prescribed
for the applicant would affect the applicant's ability to safely operate a
motor vehicle.
(c) The medical
report is valid for no more than six months from the date of the physical or
mental examination, unless the medical advisory board recommends a more current
report.
(d) The examiner of drivers
may use the results of any physical or mental examinations or reports only to
determine the physical or mental competency of the person for the purpose of
revoking, suspending, allowing a voluntary surrender and canceling, denying or
issuing a driver's license or permit. This information is privileged and may be
released only to the person examined, to the medical advisory board, to the
attorney or other authorized persons of the person examined, pursuant to a
court order or to the hearing officer upon the person's written request for a
hearing.
Notes
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