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Probationary and Medical Driver Reexaminations

2. Driver Reexaminations. Authority - Michigan Vehicle Code 257.320Purpose

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Probationary and Medical Driver Reexaminations

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    1. 1 Probationary and Medical Driver Reexaminations M-CASTL Conference - April 7, 2009

    2. 2 21 ANALYSTS21 ANALYSTS

    3. 3 Licensed Michigan Drivers <16-19 481,909 20-24 597,809 25-29 572,410 30-34 553,141 35-39 621,793 40-44 647,515 45-49 713,868 50-54 706,226 55-59 614,842 60-64 491,737 65-69 369,361 70-74 270,344 75-79 215,284 80-84 159,854 85-89 79,071 90-94 21,933 95-99 2,597 100+ 129 Total   7,119,823 October 2008 DR9235 Report APPROXIMATELY 2.2 MILLION ARE 55 OR OLDERAPPROXIMATELY 2.2 MILLION ARE 55 OR OLDER

    4. 4 28,469 Driver Reexaminations in 2008 MOST ARE 2 POINTS. 3 POINTS – RUN STOP SIGN, CARELESS, FAILURE TO STOP AT RR 4 POINTS – 16+ OVER SPEED, OWI, UNDER 21 W/ANY BAC 6 POINTS – RECKLESS, OUIL WILL FOCUS ON YOUNG (MOST PROBATIONARY DRIVERS0 AND OLDER (MOSTLY MEDICAL)MOST ARE 2 POINTS. 3 POINTS – RUN STOP SIGN, CARELESS, FAILURE TO STOP AT RR 4 POINTS – 16+ OVER SPEED, OWI, UNDER 21 W/ANY BAC 6 POINTS – RECKLESS, OUIL WILL FOCUS ON YOUNG (MOST PROBATIONARY DRIVERS0 AND OLDER (MOSTLY MEDICAL)

    5. 5 What is a Probationary Driver? All new drivers regardless of age are on probation for 3 years 59,000 warning letters sent last year 28% of all driver reexaminations Must complete last 10 months of probation violation free or period is extended Link to Your Probationary License brochure CONTINUOUS MONITORING OF DRIVING BEHAVIOR BY REVIEWING DRIVING RECORDS 42,550 WARNING LETTERS FOR FIRST VIOLATION; 16,806 FOR 2 VIOLATIONS OR ONE 4 POINT VIOLATION REXAMS FOR 3 MOVING VIOLATIONS OR 2 VIOLATIONS WITH ONE 4 POINT OFFENSECONTINUOUS MONITORING OF DRIVING BEHAVIOR BY REVIEWING DRIVING RECORDS 42,550 WARNING LETTERS FOR FIRST VIOLATION; 16,806 FOR 2 VIOLATIONS OR ONE 4 POINT VIOLATION REXAMS FOR 3 MOVING VIOLATIONS OR 2 VIOLATIONS WITH ONE 4 POINT OFFENSE

    6. 6 Graduated Driver Licensing Level 2 License – crash or violation free for 90 days Level 3 License – crash or violation free for 12 consecutive months LIMITS DRIVING PRIVLIGES VS PROBATION (MONITOR BEHAVIOR) PROBATIONARY LICENSE CONTROLS ALSO EXTEND TIME AT LEVEL 1 OR LEVEL 2LIMITS DRIVING PRIVLIGES VS PROBATION (MONITOR BEHAVIOR) PROBATIONARY LICENSE CONTROLS ALSO EXTEND TIME AT LEVEL 1 OR LEVEL 2

    7. 7 Probationary Driver Reexaminations Michigan Vehicle Code 257.310d Diagnostic First reexamination for driver Diagnose risk factors contributing to violations through: Driving Record Interview In 2008, 74% resulted in a restricted license 24% resulted in suspension followed by restricted license 6,050 - DOES NOT INCLUDE MANDATORY ACTIONS (6 POINT OFFENSE, MIP, OWI) MOST DO NOT BRING PARENT RESTRICTIONS USUALLY FOR 6 MONTHS – FAMILY MEMBERS ONLY, NO PASSENGERS UNDER 25, CELL PHONE, NIGHT TIME SUSPENSION FOLLOWED BY RESTRICTION – USUALLY BECAUSE ANOTHER VIOLATION OCCURRED BEFORE REEXAM HELD6,050 - DOES NOT INCLUDE MANDATORY ACTIONS (6 POINT OFFENSE, MIP, OWI) MOST DO NOT BRING PARENT RESTRICTIONS USUALLY FOR 6 MONTHS – FAMILY MEMBERS ONLY, NO PASSENGERS UNDER 25, CELL PHONE, NIGHT TIME SUSPENSION FOLLOWED BY RESTRICTION – USUALLY BECAUSE ANOTHER VIOLATION OCCURRED BEFORE REEXAM HELD

    8. 8 Probationary Driver Reexaminations Michigan Vehicle Code 257.310d Subsequent Already received diagnostic reexamination Held each time a new violation is committed 1,864 held in 2008 48% resulted in license suspension 45.8% resulted in license suspension followed by restriction Most suspensions are 60-90 days SUSPENSIONS CAN BE AS LONG AS 12 MONTHS RESTRICTIONS MORE RIGID (SUCH AS DRIVING ONLY TO WORK OR SCHOOL)SUSPENSIONS CAN BE AS LONG AS 12 MONTHS RESTRICTIONS MORE RIGID (SUCH AS DRIVING ONLY TO WORK OR SCHOOL)

    9. 9 How Medical Driver Reexaminations Come About Medical form completed by physician License renewal Come-up Driver request Request for Driver Evaluation (OC-88) WHEN THERE MAY BE REASON TO BELIEVE A PERSON IS UNABLE TO DRIVE SAFELY COME UP – MAINTAIN DRIVING AFTER 1ST REEXAM AND FLAGGED FOR PERIODIC REEVALUATION DRIVER REQUEST – INDEFINITELY SUSPENDED BUT SOMETHING HAS CHANGEDWHEN THERE MAY BE REASON TO BELIEVE A PERSON IS UNABLE TO DRIVE SAFELY COME UP – MAINTAIN DRIVING AFTER 1ST REEXAM AND FLAGGED FOR PERIODIC REEVALUATION DRIVER REQUEST – INDEFINITELY SUSPENDED BUT SOMETHING HAS CHANGED

    10. 10 4,800 OC-88s Annually MANY SELF-REGULATE LAW ENFORCEMENT – ACCIDENTS, ERRATIC DRIVING, SLOW MEDICAL – REFUSE TO STOP DRIVING FAMILY – OBSERVATIONS OTHER – BRANCH EMPLOYEESMANY SELF-REGULATE LAW ENFORCEMENT – ACCIDENTS, ERRATIC DRIVING, SLOW MEDICAL – REFUSE TO STOP DRIVING FAMILY – OBSERVATIONS OTHER – BRANCH EMPLOYEES

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    12. 12 Request for Driver Evaluation (OC-88) Anyone may complete and submit Asks for information about the driver and the incident or pattern of behavior that justifies a driver reexamination Must include name, address, telephone number and signature Confidential to extent permitted by law

    13. 13 Physical and Mental Standards for Drivers 257.309 of the Michigan Compiled Laws When a driver experiences an EPISODE, the driver’s license is either denied or indefinitely suspended until a medical statement shows either of the following: The condition is under control and all symptoms or conditions that affect driving ability are corrected, cured, or controlled or abated for not less than 6 months (12 months for chauffer/CDL), or Episode free for previous 6 months (12 months for chauffer/CDL) The 6- or 12-month period may be reduced or eliminated upon Department review PHYSICIAN’S STATEMENT – ONE TIME EVENT – SUPERVISED PRESCRIPTION PHYSICIAN’S STATEMENT – ONE TIME EVENT – SUPERVISED PRESCRIPTION

    14. 14 “Episode” means any of the following: A condition which causes or contributes to any of the following: lapse of consciousness, blackout, seizure, fainting spell, syncope, other impairment of the level of consciousness. A condition which causes or contributes to an impairment of an individual’s driving judgment or reaction time or affects an individual’s ability to safely operate a motor vehicle. A condition which causes or contributes to a violent or aggressive action relating to the operation of a motor vehicle DENIED WHEN ADMITTED AT BRANCH OFFICE SCREENINGDENIED WHEN ADMITTED AT BRANCH OFFICE SCREENING

    15. 15 PICTURE OF OVERALL HEALTH DRIVER RECORD AND CRASH REPORTS – EG, “DRIVER FELL ASLEEP” – SLEEP APNEA? AUTOMATICE FAILURES – RUN STOP SIGN, DRIVE OVER CURB, NEAR CRASHPICTURE OF OVERALL HEALTH DRIVER RECORD AND CRASH REPORTS – EG, “DRIVER FELL ASLEEP” – SLEEP APNEA? AUTOMATICE FAILURES – RUN STOP SIGN, DRIVE OVER CURB, NEAR CRASH

    16. 16 Results of Medical Driver Reexaminations

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    21. 21 MDOS Medical Advisory Board Established in February 2009 to provide recommendations on: Physical and Mental Standards for Drivers Vision Standards Revisions to medical forms Training for staff Assessment and screening tools Educational materials for public

    22. 22 Anne Corgan 430 West Allegan Street Lansing, MI 48933 (517)241-3463 CorganC@Michigan.gov

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