Licensing

A person with disability is responsible for notifying the Department of Transport and Main Roads of any medical condition that may affect their ability to drive safely. If this is not done, a person may be fined up to $6000 or be disqualified from driving for a given period.

Notifying the Department of Transport and Main Roads

It is necessary to consult with a health professional (e.g. doctor, occupational therapist, optometrist or physiotherapist) so that they can assess the impact of the medical condition on a person’s ability to drive safely.

To do this, a Private and Commercial Vehicle Driver’s Health Assessment form (PDF, 88KB) must be completed and taken to a health professional. If the health professional assesses that the person can drive with the medical condition, they will complete a Medical Certificate for Motor Vehicle Driver form (PDF, 111KB). This certificate must be submitted to the Department of Transport and Main Roads as instructed on the health assessment form.

Licence conditions

If the health professional issues a medical certificate, the person’s licence will be updated to include the relevant conditions or restrictions. The medical certificate must be carried at all time when driving.

More information

The Department of Transport and Main Roads’ website provides comprehensive details of the medical requirements for driving and licensing. Alternatively, call them on 132 380.