Question & AnswerQ&A (LTO MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. VPT-2013-1803)
PWDs must submit a negative drug test result and a medical certificate testifying to their fitness to drive a motor vehicle.
The PWD applicant is referred to another LTO Accredited Physician, or to the LTO Central Office for proper disposition, or to a Specialized Physician such as an Ophthalmologist, Rehabilitation Medicine Specialist, or Ears, Nose, Throat Specialist depending on the disability.
Memorandum Circular No. RTL-MC-02373 dated January 15, 2002.
It sets the Guidelines Governing the Issuance of Medical Certificates for Driver's License Applicants by LTO Accredited Physicians and specifies the referral to specialized physicians for disabled applicants.
Ophthalmologists for visually impaired applicants, Rehabilitation Medicine Specialists for orthopedically impaired applicants, and Ears, Nose, Throat Specialists for speech and hearing impaired applicants.
They should give priority in conducting medical examinations and ensure the timely provision of medical services.
They shall be subject to appropriate action by the LTO Office.
PWDs are given priority in all forms of services, including accessibility.
They should accept all PWD applicants with complete documents and should not deny or delay their applications.
To have the specialized physician issue a medical certificate indicating the appropriate conditions and/or restrictions based on the disability of the applicant.