No. 30580: R708-39. Physical and Mental Fitness Testing

DAR File No.: 30580
Filed: 10/15/2007, 10:59
Received by: NL

NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

Concise explanation of the particular statutory provisions under which the rule is enacted and how these provisions authorize or require the rule:

As per Section 53-3-206, the Driver License Division is required through rulemaking to examine an applicant's physical and mental fitness; eyesight; ability to read and understand simple English used for highway signs; knowledge of the state traffic laws; and other physical and mental abilities the division finds necessary to determine the applicant's fitness to drive a motor vehicle safely on the highways. A doctor's statement may be required when deemed necessary by the division.

Summary of written comments received during and since the last five-year review of the rule from interested persons supporting or opposing the rule:

No written comments have been received.

Reasoned justification for continuation of the rule, including reasons why the agency disagrees with comments in opposition to the rule, if any:

This rule should be continued so the division's responsibility as per Section 53-3-206 to make sure those who get a Utah driver license meet the mental and physical requirements necessary to drive a motor vehicle safely on highways and other roadways are met.

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Public Safety
Driver License
CALVIN L RAMPTON COMPLEX
4501 S 2700 W 3RD FL
SALT LAKE CITY UT 84119-5595

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

Vinn Roos at the above address, by phone at 801-965-4456, by FAX at 801-964-4482, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Authorized by:

Nannette Rolfe, Director