Michigan Administrative Code
Department - State
Driver Licensing
Physical and Mental Standards for Drivers
Section R. 257.851 - Definitions
Universal Citation: MI Admin Code R. 257.851
Current through Vol. 24-04, March 15, 2024
Rule 1.
(1) As used in these rules:
(a) "Act" means Act No. 300 of
the Public Acts of 1949, as amended, being S257.1 et seq. of the Michigan
Compiled Laws.
(b) "Applicant"
means a person who applies for any of the following:
(i) An operator's license.
(ii) A chauffeur's license.
(iii) A minor's restricted license.
(iv) Any license indorsement.
(c) "Department" means the
department of state.
(d)
"Disability" means a reduction in those mental or physical skills which are
necessary to safely operate a motor vehicle.
(e) "Episode" means any of the following:
(i) A condition which causes or contributes
to any of the following:
(A) A lapse of
consciousness.
(B)
Blackout.
(C) Seizure.
(D) Fainting spell.
(E) Syncope.
(F) Other impairment of the level of
consciousness.
(ii) A
condition which causes or contributes to an impairment of an individual's
driving judgment or reaction time or affects an individual's ability to safely
operate a motor vehicle.
(iii) A
condition which causes or contributes to a violent or aggressive action
relating to the operation of a motor vehicle.
(f) "Licensee" means a person who has been
issued any of the following:
(i) An operator's
license.
(ii) A chauffeur's
license.
(iii) A minor's restricted
license.
(iv) A temporary
instruction permit.
(v) A validated
driver's instruction permit.
(g) "Neuropsychologist" means a psychologist
who, by nature of training and experience, has developed expertise in the area
of brain-behavior relationships.
(h) "Physician" means an individual who is
currently licensed to practice medicine or osteopathic medicine in this or
another state as provided by statute.
(i) "Psychiatrist" means a physician who, by
nature of training and experience, has developed expertise in the area of
psychiatry.
(j) "Psychologist"
means an individual who is currently licensed to practice psychology in this or
another state as provided by statute.
(k) "Statement of physical or mental history"
means a statement from a physician or psychologist, on a form acceptable to the
department, which contains information about a person's physical or mental
history or condition as this history or condition relates to the person's
ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.
(2) Nothing in these rules shall be construed to require medical testing or examination of an individual who objects on the grounds that such testing or examination violates his or her personal religious beliefs. However, such individual will still be required to meet all reasonable requirements to receive or retain a license or indorsement.
(3) A term defined in the act has the same meaning when used in these rules.
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