No. 29633: R708-7. Functional Ability in Driving: Guidelines for Physicians

DAR File No.: 29633
Filed: 03/13/2007, 08:28
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:

The purpose of this rule, as per Sections 53-3-224 and 53-3-303, is to establish standards and guidelines to assist health care professionals in determining who may be impaired, the responsibilities of the health care professionals, and the drivers' responsibilities regarding their health as it relates to highway safety.

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 that the Division can continue to evaluate impaired drivers to see if they can safely operate a motor vehicle.

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