Pennsylvania Code (Last Updated: April 5, 2016) |
Title 67. TRANSPORTATION |
PART I. Department of Transportation |
Subpart A. Vehicle Code Provisions |
Article IV. Licensing |
Chapter 79. Restrictions on Drivers Licenses |
Section 79.2. Loss of arm or leg
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Except as provided in § 79.3 (relating to use of prosthesis), the drivers license issued to a person who has lost one or more limbs shall be coded to indicate the type of special controls or equipment required on any vehicle driven by such person, as follows:
(1) Amputated left leg:
(i) Automatic transmission.
(ii) Hand dimmer switch.
(iii) Hand emergency brake.
(2) Amputated right leg:
(i) Automatic transmission.
(ii) Hand brake.
(iii) Hand gas feed.
(3) Left arm amputated above or below the elbow:
(i) Automatic transmission.
(ii) Knob on the steering wheel.
(4) A right arm amputated above or below the elbow:
(i) Automatic transmission.
(ii) Knob on the steering wheel.
(5) Both legs amputated:
(i) Automatic transmission.
(ii) All hand controls.
(6) Both hands amputated:
(i) Automatic type transmission.
(ii) Special foot control equipment.