Section 79.2. Loss of arm or leg  


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  • Except as provided in § 79.3 (relating to use of prosthesis), the driver’s 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.