Medical Certification and Examination
- Submission of a medical certificate is mandatory, indicating the applicant's physical and mental condition.
- Certificate must be issued by an LTO-accredited physician or a government physician.
- Applicant must pass both written and practical driving examinations.
License Type and Scope
- Only non-professional driver's licenses are issued to physically handicapped persons who meet qualifications.
Categories of Disabled Persons Eligible for Special Driver’s License
- Orthopedically Impaired: Includes persons with amputated left or right leg or arm, and post-polio victims with one paralyzed leg.
- Partially Blind: Persons missing one eye but having good vision in the remaining eye.
- Speech and Hearing Impaired: Persons unable to speak but can hear, or persons with partial hearing.
Specific Conditions for Orthopedically Impaired Drivers
- Must drive only customized vehicles that have been inspected and registered with the Land Transportation Office.
- Customized vehicle model must be indicated in the driver's license.
Restrictions on Driving Hours
- Driving is limited to daytime only, defined as 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Conversion and Renewal of Existing Driver’s Licenses for Disabled Persons
- Holders of valid or renewable non-professional or professional driver's licenses who become disabled must apply to replace their regular license with a Special Driver License.
- Must submit a medical certificate from an LTO accredited or government physician.
- Eligibility is contingent upon belonging to one of the specified disabled categories.
Supersession of Conflicting Orders
- Any previous orders or memoranda inconsistent with these guidelines are considered superseded.
Effective Date and Authority
- These guidelines were adopted on January 5, 1994.
- Issued by Manuel F. Bruan, Assistant Secretary of the Department of Agriculture (presumably acting under authority related to Land Transportation in this context).