Medical conditions reportable to the MVA

[Library Guy]

Page 37 of the Maryland Driver’s Manual lists medical conditions that are reportable to the MVA.

http://www.mva.maryland.gov/_resources/docs/DL-002.pdf

It’s not clear to me who has the responsibility to report these conditions (clinician or driver?) Does anyone know if or how this information might affect an MSP background check for a firearm purchase?

List:
Cerebral Palsy;
Diabetes requiring insulin;
Epilepsy;
Multiple Sclerosis;
Muscular Dystrophy;
Irregular heart rhythm or heart condition;
Stroke, or Transient Ischemic Attack
(ministroke);
Alcohol dependence or abuse;
Drug or substance abuse or dependence;
Loss of limb(s);
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI);
Bipolar Disorder;
Schizophrenic Disorders;
Panic Attack Disorder;
Impaired or loss of consciousness, fainting,
blackout, or seizure;
Disorder which prevents a corrected minimum
visual acuity of 20/70 in at least one eye and
field of vision of at least 110 degrees;
Parkinson’s Disease;
Dementia, for example, Alzheimer’s Disease or
multi-infarct dementia;
Sleep disorders, for example, narcolepsy or
sleep apnea;
Autism.

 

[jrumann59]

Page 37 of the Maryland Driver’s Manual lists medical conditions that are reportable to the MVA.

http://www.mva.maryland.gov/_resources/docs/DL-002.pdf

It’s not clear to me who has the responsibility to report these conditions (clinician or driver?) Does anyone know if or how this information might affect an MSP background check for a firearm purchase?

List:
Cerebral Palsy;
Diabetes requiring insulin;
Epilepsy;
Multiple Sclerosis;
Muscular Dystrophy;
Irregular heart rhythm or heart condition;
Stroke, or Transient Ischemic Attack
(ministroke);
Alcohol dependence or abuse;
Drug or substance abuse or dependence;
Loss of limb(s);
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI);
Bipolar Disorder;
Schizophrenic Disorders;
Panic Attack Disorder;
Impaired or loss of consciousness, fainting,
blackout, or seizure;
Disorder which prevents a corrected minimum
visual acuity of 20/70 in at least one eye and
field of vision of at least 110 degrees;
Parkinson’s Disease;
Dementia, for example, Alzheimer’s Disease or
multi-infarct dementia;
Sleep disorders, for example, narcolepsy or
sleep apnea;
Autism.

Most if not all are no goes for CDL licenses. When you go for a job that requires driving you go through a DoT "physical"

 

[stu929]

The other thing I was told by a doc even being a class c driver if you have a loss of consciousness and get into an accident if its found out that you knew or were treated for them before that you could lose your license or be criminally liable. Not sure that's true but she would not back down on the situation.

 

[chale127]

A girl I dated had epilepsy, she was listed somehow where she was not allowed to have a DL until she could document she had not had a seizure for 2 years...unfortunately she is now 31 and never has driven

 

[tsmith1499]

I have Epilepsy. I was 16, had my permit for 6 months and had to turn it in. When I found out what I had my Doc said that according to state law, he has NO responsibility to inform MVA of your condition. As a matter of fact I believe he would break his oath or HIPPA if he did. I had to report it and VOLUNTARILY turned my permit in. In 1 year you can petition the Medical Advisory Board to get your permit back. I did and got it back.

 

[dfens42]

For class C I think they are self-reported.

 

[RAF]

The DOT 'physical' is a joke.

 

[BigDaddy]

For the most part, clinicians don't report these to the MVA
Why would loss of a limb or sleep apnea disqualify one from obtaining a HQL?

 

[wilcam47]

Page 37 of the Maryland Driver’s Manual lists medical conditions that are reportable to the MVA.

http://www.mva.maryland.gov/_resources/docs/DL-002.pdf

It’s not clear to me who has the responsibility to report these conditions (clinician or driver?) Does anyone know if or how this information might affect an MSP background check for a firearm purchase?

List:
Cerebral Palsy;
Diabetes requiring insulin;
Epilepsy;
Multiple Sclerosis;
Muscular Dystrophy;
Irregular heart rhythm or heart condition;
Stroke, or Transient Ischemic Attack
(ministroke);
Alcohol dependence or abuse;
Drug or substance abuse or dependence;
Loss of limb(s);
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI);
Bipolar Disorder;
Schizophrenic Disorders;
Panic Attack Disorder;
Impaired or loss of consciousness, fainting,
blackout, or seizure;
Disorder which prevents a corrected minimum
visual acuity of 20/70 in at least one eye and
field of vision of at least 110 degrees;
Parkinson’s Disease;
Dementia, for example, Alzheimer’s Disease or
multi-infarct dementia;
Sleep disorders, for example, narcolepsy or
sleep apnea;
Autism.

I highlighted a few...and people wonder why MD drivers are bad

 

[Alutacon]

The other thing I was told by a doc even being a class c driver if you have a loss of consciousness and get into an accident if its found out that you knew or were treated for them before that you could lose your license or be criminally liable. Not sure that's true but she would not back down on the situation.

you would most definitely be subject to civil liability.

 

[tsmith1499]

For class C I think they are self-reported.

I have a class B non CDL. Have had it since 1982. Didn't get it switched over when they went to CDL's or else I would have one of those also. I have been told by the Driver wellness people that if I wanted to push it I could get a class B CDL. But It may take awhile.

 

[N3YMY]

I have Epilepsy. I was 16, had my permit for 6 months and had to turn it in. When I found out what I had my Doc said that according to state law, he has NO responsibility to inform MVA of your condition. As a matter of fact I believe he would break his oath or HIPPA if he did. I had to report it and VOLUNTARILY turned my permit in. In 1 year you can petition the Medical Advisory Board to get your permit back. I did and got it back.

I had/have (depending if you talk to MD or not)

Had in childhood. Grew up in PA.

At the time PA had very stringent laws for epileptics driving.

Knowing this, my Dr and parents made the decision to get me viable.

I was weened of meds after being seizure free since age 10.

I was medication free at age 12.

(I am 46 and still seizure free)

Got my license and no problem.

Came to MD in 1992, listed my condition since they said EVER as opposes to currently being epileptic.

They didn't care.

Left MD, went back to PA and moved around a lot for work.

Came back to MD in 1996 and listed my condition as before and then it was the full Monty.

(Apparently being a prior MD license holder was meaningless)

I had to get documentation from my former doctor.

When i discovered she was no loner in practice I had to PROVE IT TO THE MVA.

Only then was I able to get another Doc to review my records and make a statement for the MVA.

Which they required to be notorized and everything.

They would not permit me to make a copy of of the letter (being and idiot and young at the time I failed to make one before visiting the MVA) at the time I reported with all the documents they required.

He has since died and lord help me if the MVA wants another statement about the state of being seizure free.

This is just one of many reasons I am leery of MD.

MVA is just one of many agencies ("administrations"). They all seem capricious to me.

No, I'm not bitter