Before the traffic stop look at the red flags for medically at-risk drivers to learn the best way to approach and handle the situation.
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Red Flags for Medically At- Risk Drivers — National (07/29/2014)
Source: State Agency/ProgramOregon: Driver and Motor Vehicle Services on Unsafe Drivers — Oregon
Source: State Agency/ProgramOregon Driver and Motor Vehicle Services has put together a brochure for residents detailing signs of unsafe driving and what can be done about it. it also gives information on how to report an unsafe driver.
Red Flags of Medically At-Risk Drivers — Maryland
Source: State Agency/ProgramMaryland’s Red Flag tool.
Driver Medical Referral — Florida
Source: State Agency/ProgramFlorida’s Driver Medical Referral Visor Card which mentions the observations and indicators and what to look for in a potential medical condition that affects safe driving.
Clinicians Guide to Assessing and Counseling Older Drivers Overview — National
Source: State Agency/ProgramThis includes selection and highlights from the Clinicians Guide to Assessing and Counseling Older Road Users.
Safe Mobility Florida — Florida
Source: State Agency/ProgramLaw enforcement officials, who older adults trust, can help an aging driver steer clear of harm's way on the road. Law enforcement officials can also be helpful when it comes to interacting with stakeholders on the topic.
Senior Driver Safety — Florida
Source: State Agency/ProgramOur mission is to make it easy for you to complete your Florida DMV needs online.
Older Driver Safety Program — Georgia
Source: State Agency/ProgramThe program utilizes a public health approach to develop collaborative relationships and processes to determine appropriate education, environmental, policy interventions for health and safety professionals, as well as the public
Reporting an Unsafe Driver — Arizona
Source: State Agency/ProgramArizona DOT has posted reporting unsafe driver requirements for law enforcement and physicians and others on how you can report an Unsafe driver in your area.
Medical Review Unit — New Jersey
Source: State Agency/ProgramThe Motor Vehicle Commission Medical Review unit is responsible for identifying high-risk drivers and taking appropriate administrative action when medical or physical conditions may compromise a driver's ability.