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| Overview |
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This page provides information regarding mandatory reporting under the DMV At-Risk Driving Program.
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| General Information |
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DMV’s reporting rules were developed to support the primary care provider/patient relationship through a process that allows a driver to continue driving as long as it is safe. Physicians are in a critical position to assess impairments, and address underlying causes of functional and cognitive decline.
There may be options available to prolong safe driving. The American Medical Association's Physician Guide to Assessing and Counseling Older Drivers can assist you with this responsibility.
Patients may be counseled to restrict their driving to familiar routes and daylight hours. AARP sponsors a driver safety program. A Driver Rehabilitation Specialist can conduct an independent driving analysis and recommend adaptive devices.
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| When to Report |
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At the point that a patient's impairment becomes severe and uncontrollable, the law requires the mandatory reporter to report to DMV. Even if your patient has voluntarily agreed to give up driving, you are mandated to report when the impairment meets the required threshold.
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| How to Report |
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Reports must be submitted on the Mandatory Impairment Referral (Form 735-7230), which may be downloaded or ordered by fax.
To order the form by fax:
- Write a request on your agency’s or organization's letterhead;
- Include the form number #735-7230 in your request; and
- Fax the request to the ODOT Storeroom at (503) 986-2801.
Note: Forms are provided free of charge.
In order for DMV to process the report, the form must be filled out completely. You will be contacted by DMV if your form has not been filled out completely. DMV has supplied an example of a completed form for you to reference.
List the underlying medical diagnosis or condition in the space provided on the form, and specify any other factors that may interfere with the safe operation of a motor vehicle, including drug and/or alcohol abuse, medications and pertinent test results.
Completed forms may be faxed to DMV’s Driver Safety Unit at (503) 945-5329, or mailed to:
DMV Driver Safety Unit1905 Lana Ave. NESalem, OR 97314-4120
Note: You do not need to mail a form if you have already faxed it or vice versa.
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| After Reporting |
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Once a report is submitted to DMV, our staff will review it to make sure that it has been completed accurately. In most cases the individual reported will have their driving privileges suspended. DMV sends a Notice of Suspension by mail. The suspension is effective 5 days from the date on the notice.
The report submitter will be notified only if the reported individual is not suspended.
The medical information you provide will allow DMV's Medical Determination Officer to decide under what conditions driving privileges may be reinstated. Once an individual has been suspended, they can contact DMV and request the opportunity to take vision, knowledge and drive tests. For cognitive and certain functional impairments, the medical and driving records of the individual are reviewed by DMV's Medical Determination Officer to determine if the driver should be tested. An individual must pass all three tests to get driving privileges reinstated in full or on a restricted basis.The individual's primary care provider will be notified if driving privileges are reinstated.
A reported individual can also request a hearing to appeal the suspension. The suspension notice from DMV provides instructions for requesting a hearing.
A reported individual can also give up their driving privileges and request a quit driving identification card.
To inquire about the status of a report, contact DMV's Driver Safety Unit at (503) 945-5083.
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| Related Information |
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