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• Does a handicap or disabled driver require a special drivers license?

  • Drivers License > New Renewal Duplicate > Disabled Drivers

  Not necessarily. Most states subject disabled drivers to the same tests and procedures as non-disabled drivers. Every state, however, does offer handicap plates and placards to ease the parking frustrations of handicapped drivers. Most states will restrict the drivers license of a handicapped applicant, based on the particular handicap in question. Many of us are familiar with the license restriction for poor eyesight, requiring such drivers to wear corrective lenses whenever operating a motor vehicle. The same sort of restriction might apply for a prosthetic limb or severe hearing impairment. Connecticut, for example, restricts your license for the two aforementioned conditions, or any type of medical waiver you might require. To obtain your drivers license as a disabled driver, you will..

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• How can I obtain veterans license plates?

  • Registration > License Plates

  Ordering a Veterans License Plate Each state has different license plate requirements, so you'll need to check with your DMV for specific forms, fees, and documents. But, in general, here's what you need to do: Visit your state's DMV website. Most sites feature a specific page devoted to military license plates. These will vary by state. Virginia, for example, offers 38 military-related specialty plates, ranging from Civil Air Patrol to Pearl Harbor Survivor; in Indiana, there are only 11 military license plates to choose from.  After finding a license plate that matches your military service, check for any special requirements. For instance, if your state offers a Purple Heart license plate, you will be asked to provide proof of eligibility and to complete a specific..

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• Where do I get disability forms?

  • Drivers License > New Renewal Duplicate > Disabled Drivers

  Online. Finding driver-related disability forms – such as those for disabled drivers’ license plates and parking placards – takes no more effort than visiting the Web site of your state’s DMV or motor vehicle agency, downloading the form (most are in PDF format), and printing it. On the Web site, you can also find instructions for completing the forms, as well as any special medical documents you need to present with them and any medical checkups and doctors’ signatures you need to obtain. Other Disability Forms If you’re looking for other disability forms – such as benefit claims supporting forms and Medicare prescription drug help forms – you can get them from the Social Security Administration (SSA). Visit the agency’s Web site or..

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• Will my disability appear on my driving record?

  • Reports and Records > Personal Records > Driving Records

  If you have a disability that you are required by law to report to the DMV, the DMV will include that disability on your driving record. However, only certain authorized personnel are permitted by privacy laws to view your disability information. Disability on File When you apply for a driver’s license at the DMV, you are required to report certain disabilities depending on whether they affect your ability to operate a vehicle. When you report this information to the DMV, the DMV maintains your disability information in its database and includes it in your driving record. Disability information is considered personal information and is categorized differently than driving-related information such as accidents, tickets and suspensions. While anyone accessing your driving record can..

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• Where can I obtain a handicap hangtag or placard?

  • Drivers License > New Renewal Duplicate > Disabled Drivers

  Handicapped Placard for Drivers With Disabilities If you're a permanently or temporarily disabled driver, visit your local DMV office to apply for a handicap parking placard or a handicap hangtag. More than likely you'll be required to jointly complete an application with your physician, and this form is usually available for downloaded from your DMV's website. Depending on your physician's recommendation, your handicap placard or hangtag may be temporary (six months) or permanent (usually four years). Placards and hangtags are universal. This means a handicap hangtag registered in Rhode Island, for example, will be recognized in every other state and most other countries. NOTE: Handicap placards and hangtags will allow you to park in any space clearly designated for the disabled, unless..

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