Section 83.2. Definitions

The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

Act—75 Pa.C.S. § 101—9910 (relating to Vehicle Code).

Aura—An epileptic episode, sometimes experienced before or in lieu of a seizure, which does not alter an individual’s ability to think clearly or interfere with an individual’s mechanical or sensory ability to operate a motor vehicle.

CRNP—Certified registered nurse practitioner—A registered nurse licensed in this Commonwealth who is certified by the State Board of Nursing in a particular clinical specialty area and who, while functioning in the expanded role as a professional nurse, performs acts of medical diagnosis or prescription of medical therapeutic or corrective measures in collaboration with and under the direction of a physician licensed to practice medicine in this Commonwealth.

Chiropractor—A practitioner of chiropractic as defined in 75 Pa.C.S. § 1508.1(b) (relating to physical examinations) and 75 Pa.C.S. § 1518(g) (relating to reports on mental or physical disabilities or disorders).

Daylight—Hours between sunrise and sunset.

Department—The Department of Transportation of the Commonwealth.

HbA1C test—A Hemoglobin A1C test monitors the long-term control of diabetes mellitus.

Health care provider—A licensed physician, a CRNP, a physician assistant or a licensed psychologist, as described in 75 Pa.C.S. § 1519 (relating to determination of incompetency).

Hyperglycemia—When the level of glucose (sugar) in the blood is too high based on current guidelines established by the American Diabetes Association.

Hypoglycemia—When the level of glucose (sugar) in the blood is too low based on current guidelines established by the American Diabetes Association.

Hypoglycemic reactions—Different degrees of hypoglycemia which are classified as follows:

(i) Mild. Hypoglycemia that signals a blood glucose drop, which the individual can self correct with oral carbohydrates.

(ii) Severe. Hypoglycemia that requires outside intervention or assistance of others or that produces confusion, loss of attention or a loss of consciousness.

Licensed optometrist—A doctor of optometry licensed by the State Board of Optometry.

Licensed physician—A doctor of medicine licensed by the State Board of Medicine or a doctor of osteopathy licensed by the State Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners.

Nocturnal—As used in relation to seizures, the term means occurring during sleep.

Seizure—A paroxysmal disruption of cerebral function characterized by altered consciousness, altered motor activity or behavior identified by a licensed physician as inappropriate for the individual.

Seizure disorder—Condition in which an individual has experienced a single seizure of electrically diagnosed epilepsy, or has experienced more than one seizure not including seizures resulting from an acute illness, intoxication, metabolic disorder, or trauma.

Symptomatic hyperglycemia—High glucose levels in the blood that have caused a loss of consciousness or an altered state of perception, including, but not limited to, decreased reaction time, impaired vision or hearing, or both, and confusion.

Telescopic lens—A telescopic low vision device.

Type I Diabetes mellitus—A chronic disease caused by the pancreas producing too little insulin to regulate blood sugar levels.

Type II Diabetes mellitus—A chronic disease marked by high levels of sugar in the blood caused by the body failing to respond correctly to natural insulin.

The provisions of this § 83.2 adopted May 18, 1979, effective May 19, 1979, 9 Pa.B. 1631; amended April 11, 1986, effective April 12, 1986, 16 Pa.B. 1279; readopted April 19, 1991, effective April 12, 1991, 21 Pa.B. 1813; amended January 23, 1998, effective January 24, 1998, 28 Pa.B. 364; amended July 16, 2004, effective July 17, 2004, 34 Pa.B. 3718; amended October 8, 2010, effective October 9, 2010, 40 Pa.B. 5813. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (317846) and (337699).

Notation

Authority

The provisions of this § 83.2 amended under the Vehicle Code, 75 Pa.C.S. § § 1508, 1508.1, 1509, 1517, 1518 and 6103.

Cross References

This section cited in 67 Pa. Code § 71.2 (relating to definitions).