Chapter 83. Physical and Mental Criteria, Including Vision Standards Relating to the Licensing of Drivers  


Section 83.1. Purpose
Section 83.2. Definitions
Section 83.3. Visual standards
Section 83.4. Seizure disorder
Section 83.5. Other physical and medical standards
Section 83.6. Providers to report unqualified persons

Notation

Authority

   The provisions of this Chapter 83 issued under the Vehicle Code, 75 Pa.C.S. § §  1517, 1518 and 6103, unless otherwise noted.

Source

   The provisions of this Chapter 83 adopted May 18, 1979, effective May 19, 1979, 9 Pa.B. 1631; readopted April 19, 1991, effective April 12, 1991, 21 Pa.B. 1813, unless otherwise noted.

Notes of Decisions

   A physician does not have a duty to control his patient’s driving by reporting a physical condition to the Department of Transportation or to protect third persons from injuries sustained from unforeseeable accidents. Crosby v. Sultz, 592 A.2d 1337 (Pa. Super. 1991).

Cross References

   This chapter cited in 67 Pa. Code §  75.3 (relating to vision examination); and 67 Pa. Code §  231.66 (relating to applicability).