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The New York traffic authorities confirmed in which situations a driver’s license can be suspended after its holder has been involved in a traffic accident.
The measure is part of the functions of the Medical Review Unit of the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), which is responsible for assessing when a health condition could interfere with driving.
When can a driver’s license be taken away after an accident
According to DMV regulations, the Medical Review Unit receives notifications when a police report of an accident indicates that the crash may have been caused by any of the following circumstances
- Loss of consciousness
- Falling asleep at the wheel
- Fatigue or drowsiness
- Illness
- Use of prescription medications
- Physical or mental disability
When the report mentions any of these conditions, the DMV may request medical documentation to determine whether the person can continue driving safely. If it is not submitted, the license may be suspended.
What is the most severe case of all
The rules are especially strict when the police report indicates that the accident was caused by a loss of consciousness.
In those cases, the driver’s license will be suspended until the driver submits the required medical documentation and it is reviewed by the authorities. After the documents are submitted, the DMV may require
- An evaluation interview
- A vision test
- A written test
- A practical driving test
The suspension can only be lifted when the review process is completed.
Key information: doctors can also initiate the license suspension process
The regulations allow a doctor to inform the DMV when he or she believes that a medical condition may affect a person’s driving abilities.
In these cases, the driver’s license may be suspended until a professional certifies that the condition has been treated, controlled and that the driver can operate a vehicle safely.