Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Pa. has decided I need a Medical Review in order to keep driving?

I am a senior citizen, who is dyslexic and also has degenerative disk disease of the spine. I have never had a traffic ticket nor ever caused an accident. I only live in this area of Pa. having relocated from another 3 months ago. I was stopped by a cop for changing lanes too often. Here, we have to stay to the right to go to a right hand store, left for the same, middle for no change. I did not know where a store was so had to legally %26lt;I thought%26gt; change lanes while trying to find a place. I signalled each time. A cop pulled me over and told me I looked like I was lost. I said I was and instead of letting that go since changing lanes is legal, he asked me why I had on a cervical collar. I told him my health problem and he asked what kind of medication I was on at that time. I told him I only took medication at night. He claimed once again that I looked lost. I was lost. Now Sat. I got a letter from the DMV stating that it has been brought to their attention that I have a medical condition and I need to have my doctor fill out a form stating how long I have been treated for this, what meds I am on, how often I take them, how does this affect my driving, etc. I have dyslexia and was not on any medication but do not even have a doctor here yet. I take mild medication only at night although I was prescribed by my doctor in my prior area of Pa. to take as needed. He is now gone from the area. How am I suppose to prove a negative. I have a safe driving record and unfortunately dyslexia. I have no problem reading only directional issues. They will take away my driving privileges and I can only walk with a cane. Help, please.Pa. has decided I need a Medical Review in order to keep driving?
Seems pretty simple.

(1) find the doctor whose scripts you are still using (State Medical association should be able to hel0



or (2) Get a new doctor

Or (3) appeal. Pa. has decided I need a Medical Review in order to keep driving?
Go see a doctor. If possible, go see your original doctor. Any doctor in your state will do.



There is no proving a negative here. The doctor will either clear you to drive or not.

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