License suspended or revoked (insurance, attorney, DMV) - City-Data Forum

rodomonte · 07-31-2012, 02:33 AM

I went to a neurologist because of short term memory problems. He said I should not drive a car until I pass the DL exam again. I assume he can revoke or suspend my DL for this reason. but I have not been notified by the DMV. I also assume I can still drive until I get official notification from the DMV to this effect. Is that a correct assumption?

observer53 · 07-31-2012, 07:09 AM

Did you ASK him if he was going to notify MVD that you should not be driving? If your privileges have not been suspended or revoked, then legally you "could" drive, but you've been advised by a doctor NOT to, presumably for your own safety and that of others. So SHOULD you drive? NO. But I'd be talking to the doctor again about what action he took/will take, and how long he intends that the restriction last. When is the scheduled expiration date on your license?

Captain Bill · 07-31-2012, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by rodomonte

I went to a neurologist because of short term memory problems. He said I should not drive a car until I pass the DL exam again. I assume he can revoke or suspend my DL for this reason. but I have not been notified by the DMV. I also assume I can still drive until I get official notification from the DMV to this effect. Is that a correct assumption?

If you have an accident driving, after being advised by your neurologist to not drive, your insurance may not cover you. If you insist on driving, then you may wish to contact your insurance company, and an attorney to get advice, in addition to having another conversation with your neurologist about how the short term memory issue will affect your driving.

LBTRS · 07-31-2012, 07:54 AM

Wow, I had no idea a doctor could do this, especially for simple short term memory loss.

I simply inquired with my primary doctor that I had noticed some memory loss and he said "lets get it checked out" and refereed me to a neurologist who determined it was stress related. I had no idea my driving privileges were in jeopardy which in turn would make my livelihood in jeopardy.

I would have never mentioned it and went to the neurologist had I known this was a possibility.

observer53 · 07-31-2012, 08:06 AM

I suspect this neurologist thinks it is something more than just stress, but I don't quite understand the "until you take the test again" part. I think the OP needs to talk to the neurologist again.

Zippyman · 07-31-2012, 08:22 AM

The doc is allowed to report you to the DMV, but not required to.

If you are reported, you'll get a letter from the DMV giving you 45 days to get checked out in most cases:

Motor Vehicle Division

jimj · 07-31-2012, 09:10 AM

I'm sure most people don't realize your doctor can report you and get your DL suspended for many things like Epilepsy,Diabetes,drug addiction,seizures or anything else that can affect your ability to control a vehicle.

Bummer · 07-31-2012, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by rodomonte

I went to a neurologist because of short term memory problems. He said I should not drive a car until I pass the DL exam again. I assume he can revoke or suspend my DL for this reason. but I have not been notified by the DMV. I also assume I can still drive until I get official notification from the DMV to this effect. Is that a correct assumption?

Considering all of the "negatives" involved . . . WHY would you even consider driving?

LBTRS · 07-31-2012, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Bummer

Considering all of the "negatives" involved . . . WHY would you even consider driving?

Because he can't remember your name doesn't mean he can't remember how to drive. Short term memory loss, which I have, doesn't affect my ability to drive whatsoever. Seems like things vital to driving would be in long term memory.

observer53 · 07-31-2012, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by LBTRS

Because he can't remember your name doesn't mean he can't remember how to drive. Short term memory loss, which I have, doesn't affect my ability to drive whatsoever. Seems like things vital to driving would be in long term memory.

I might think so too, but it might depend on what the doctor thinks is causing the short term memory loss. I assume he's working this up more, but the OP will have to let us know if the Dr. is doing any more testing. I stil think he needs to have another conversation with the doctor.