Driving is an integral part of our everyday lives. We need our vehicles to get to and from work, to take the children to school, to run errands, and to do all of those little things that are necessary to provide for our families and ourselves. Unfortunately, individuals with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, or other impairments have increasingly difficulty concentrating and performing tasks that are required to navigate our roads safely. In some cases, individuals willingly give up their driving privileges if they realize they are no longer able to drive safely; however, there are times when families must step in to address the situation.If you received a California traffic ticket for violating California traffic laws, contact Ticket Snipers now for more information about fighting your ticket. We represent clients who have received tickets for both moving violations and non-moving violations. Our traffic ticket experts are here 24/7 to help you fight your California traffic ticket. With a money back guarantee, you have nothing to lose.
California Laws Regarding Inability to Drive Due to Incapacity
If a physician determines that a patient’s ability to operate a vehicle is impaired due to dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, or another related illness or disorder, the physician must submit a report to the county health department pursuant to California’s Health & Safety Code §103900. The county health department forwards this information to the California Department of Motor Vehicles.If the DMV determines, based on the physician’s report, the dementia is moderate or severe, the person will lose his or her driving privileges. However, if the driver’s dementia is in the mild stages, the person may continue to drive if he or she passes a re-examination through the DMV.
Driving in California Can Be Nerve-Racking
When a re-examination is necessary, it will be scheduled through the DMV. The re-examination consists of three elements: a visual test, a written test, and an interview. The vision and written test are the same standard tests given to all drivers in the state of California. The interview is conducted in person and focuses on whether the person can answer questions coherently regarding his or her medical condition, treatment, driving record, daily routine, need to drive, etc.If the person passes the vision, written, and interview elements, a final driving test will be given to determine if the person’s driving skills have been affected by the dementia. Passing the driving test usually means the person’s driver’s license will not be suspended; however, the DMV may place restrictions on driving depending on the situation.
Fight Your California Traffic Ticket and Win!
Our team of legal professionals works hard to keep you out of traffic court. Contact Ticket Snipers® as soon as possible after receiving a California traffic ticket so we can begin working immediately on your behalf. Paying a fine and pleading guilty is not in your best interest because the fine may not be the only consequence of pleading guilty to a traffic ticket. You may also face a substantial increase in your automobile insurance if you plead guilty to a California traffic ticket.