Neurologic Disorders
Brain Tumors
Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia
Epilepsy and Seizures
Headaches
Stroke
Essential Tremor
Parkinson’s Disease and Related Disorders
Multiple Sclerosis
Neuromuscular Disorders
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
Muscle Cramps
Myasthenia Gravis
Myopathy
Neuropathy
Some useful Web sites about neurological disorders:
Medline Plus Information on Neurologic Disorders
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
DMV Reporting
California Law (California Health and Safety Code Section 103900) requires physicians to report patients with conditions which result in lapses of consciousness, episodes of confusion or dementia or deficits that might interfere with the operation of a motor vehicle. Please be advised that your neurologist does not have the authority to grant you driving privileges, nor to hasten the review process: only DMV has that authority. After you have been reported, the DMV will send paperwork to you that must be completed by your physician. Please allow at least one week for your physician to complete this paperwork. If you would like a copy please indicate that on the forms. Please remember to sign the release on the back page.
All inquiries regarding driver’s license status, reinstatement of driving privileges, hearings, appeals, etc., should be directed to:
Department of Motor Vehicles
Driver Safety Office
1345 Fell St., 2nd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94117
Telephone
Tel: 415-557-1170
Fax: 415-557-7375
Lapses of Consciousness
Additional information can be obtained at the DMV website: Lapses of Consciousness Disorders
Driver Medical Evaluation Form (to be completed by your physician): Medical Evaluation Form
Visual Field Loss (Hemianopsia)
Additional information can be obtained at the DMV website: Visual Field Loss