13 AAC 08.350. Re-examination requirements

(a) If the department has good cause to believe that a licensee is physically or mentally incompetent to operate a motor vehicle safely, or is otherwise not qualified to be licensed, the department will, in its discretion, require the licensee to submit to a physical, mental or driver's examination to determine the licensee's fitness to operate a motor vehicle safely. If the department determines from the results of any examinations that the licensee is unfit to operate a motor vehicle safely, the department will either cancel the licensee's privileges to operate a motor vehicle in this state or issue a restricted license.

(b) A licensee who suffers permanent loss of a hand, arm, foot, leg, or eye must report to the department before operating a motor vehicle. The department will, in its discretion, require a re-examination of driving ability and restrict the license to operation of vehicles with special equipment.

(c) The department will, in its discretion, require re-examination of a licensee based on a request from a criminal justice agency, physician, or member of the general public. The request must state the need for a re-evaluation by providing specific information pertaining to the person's operation of a motor vehicle or physical condition. Requests must be in writing, and may not be anonymous. Requests will be treated with confidentiality if requested by the person submitting the report.

(d) When the department is notified by means of a request under (c) of this section that a licensee might not be qualified to operate a motor vehicle safely, the department will, in its discretion, require the licensee to be re-examined. The department will notify the licensee what examinations are necessary. The licensee may retain his or her driver's license if examinations are satisfactorily completed.

(e) The department will, in its discretion, cancel or suspend the license of a person who refuses to submit to re-examination.

History: Eff. 5/2/81, Register 78

Authority: AS 28.05.011

AS 28.15.091

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