Mental and Physical Evaluations

If a person commits several traffic violations, or has a history of causing motor vehicle accidents, he/she may have his/her California driver’s license placed on suspension or revoked by the Department of Motor Vehicles if he/she has a mental disability, or a physical disability. While people who have certain mental and/or physical conditions have the right to drive, they may lose their driving privileges if they have a poor driving record or history of violations and accidents.

In order to suspend a person’s driver’s license, the DMV must conduct a physical and/or mental evaluation of the person. During the evaluation, the DMV will reexamine or investigate the person’s physical capabilities, mental capabilities, sensory functions, and emotional stability to see if the person fulfills state mandated driving requirements. If the person does not fulfill the driving requirements, his/her driver’s license may be suspended or revoked.

Having a revoked or suspended driver’s license can be a great nuisance and adversely impact a person’s present and future quality of life. This is especially true if a person believes that he/she should have passed his/her mental or physical evaluation. Once a person has failed his/her evaluation, it is always advisable that he/she try to retain his/her driving privileges by taking the time to schedule and attend a DMV hearing. It is also advisable that people retain the services of a qualified DMV attorney to litigate on their behalf.

Law Offices of Virginia L. Landry

The Law Offices of Virginia L. Landry provide quality legal representation for clients in Irvine, Orange County, and surrounding areas. Virginia L. Landry is a reputable lawyer who has helped numerous clients through the duration of their DMV hearings. When clients choose to obtain the services of Attorney Landry, they are provided with leading resources, one-on-one counsel, and dedicated representation for their various legal matters.