Ny dmv medical review unit phone number

If you have questions regarding the medical review process, please contact the MVC’s Medical Review Unit @ (609) 292-7500 x5032 or fax to (609) 292-7504. 
By mail:  New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission, P.O. Box 173, Trenton, NJ 08666-0173.

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The DMV considers each case of a possible medical condition separately. The DMV does not consider the age of a driver in these cases. The DMV acts when it has information that a driver has a possible condition that can affect driving skills.

NYS law and DMV procedures identify conditions that require a driver to take a re-examination.

Sources of Possible Medical Conditions
The DMV receives information about the possible conditions of a driver from many sources. Drivers can provide the information in answers about medical conditions on a driver license application or a renewal form. The DMV can receive information about medical conditions from an accident report, a physician's report, a police report, a report by a member of the family of the driver, or from another citizen.

Physician's Reports: If a physician reports a condition that can affect the driving skills of a patient, the DMV can suspend the driver license. The DMV suspends the driver license until a physician provides a certification that the condition is treated or controlled and does not affect driving skills. The DMV can require that the physician certify again in the future that the condition is controlled and not dangerous. If the DMV does not receive the required certification, the DMV can suspend the driver license until it receives the certification.

A physician can use form DS-6 (Physician's Request for Driver Review) to report the condition to the DMV. Only a licensed physician can use form DS-6.

Other Reports: If the DMV receives a report from a person who is not a physician, the DMV decides each case separately. The DMV can schedule a re-examination for the driver, or an evaluation interview with a license examiner.

After an evaluation interview, the license examiner can require that the driver take a re-examination or ask for other specific tests. The license examiner decides if a re-examination or specific tests are required.

A re-examination can include a vision test, a written test, a road test or two or more of these tests. If the driver does not appear for a re-examination or does not pass the tests, the DMV suspends or revokes the driver license.

To report possible medical conditions, complete form DS-7 (Request For Driver Review).  This form provides the only method to report a possible medical condition. Make sure that you include all the required information and that you provide the details about the condition of the driver. A notary public must observe that you sign the form and then must notarize the form. Send the original completed form to:

Driver Improvement Bureau
NYS Department of Motor Vehicle
6 Empire State Plaza
Albany, NY 12228

The DMV does not accept reports by e-mail or by telephone. The DMV decides the action to take or whether to take no action.

Privacy-If a person uses the Freedom of Information Law to request a copy of the form that you filed the DMV does not disclose your name or other information that identifies you. If the person who sends the report is a person who is in a position of authority, (for example, a physician or a police officer) the DMV does disclose the name of the person who sent the report.

Can I call DMV to ask questions NY?

To reach the NYS DMV Information line, you may call 1-800-698-2931.

Can a doctor revoke a drivers license in NY?

Yes. If a physician reports that you have a medical condition that affects your driving skills, DMV can suspend your driver license. The suspension remains in effect until a physician certifies that the condition is treated or controlled and does not affect your driving skills.

Can you drive in NY after a seizure?

Driving and Epilepsy In New York State, physicians are not required to report a seizure incident to the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). However, individuals with epilepsy are expected to provide that information to the DMV. Driving is then restricted until 12 months after the last seizure with impaired awareness.

Where do I send my DOT medical card in NY?

How to submit a Medical Certificate to the Medical Certification Unit.
Email: [email protected] Put your first and last name in the subject line. ... .
Fax: 518-486-4421 or 518-486-3260 Make a note of the fax number you are faxing from. ... .