Ohio will accept and act on information submitted by a physician regarding an unsafe driver. The physician must agree to be a source of information and allow the Bureau of Motor Vehicles to divulge this information to the driver. No No A letter is sent requiring the driver to submit a medical statement and/or take a driver’s license examination. The driver must present a Physician’s Certificate of Medical Impairment – State Form 50018 at the time of application. The form must be completed by a licensed physician within 30 days prior to the learner’s permit or driver’s license application. The driver must carry a copy of the physician’s certificate when driving any motor vehicle.
Driver License Restrictions
Medical Restriction
If there is a medical and or vision condition that may affect driving, a two-part driver license may be required. A two-part driver license includes:
- The driver license
- A medical restriction card indicating the driver's requirements that must be carried with the license
If a driver has an existing medical or vision condition, the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) will mail an Exam Station Request for Statement of Physician (form BMV 2310) 45-60 days before the driver's requirement is due. The form must be completed and signed by a doctor and returned to the BMV.
The BMV will mail the driver a new medical card and/or letter of instruction based on information listed on the form. If additional testing is required, the driver must take his or her letter of instruction to a driver exam station for testing. He or she also may be required to visit a deputy registrar license agency for a replacement license to be issued.
Where Do I Go?
Ohio Dmv Cdl Medical Card
- For testing, visit any driver exam station in Ohio.
- For issuance, visit any deputy registrar license agency in Ohio.
Ohio Bmv Medical Restriction Form
Ohio Revised Code: 4507.081, 4507.20
Ohio Bmv Physician Statement
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