Section 257.851. Definitions.

Rule 1. (1) As used in these rules:

(a)   "Act" means Act No. 300 of the Public  Acts  of    1949,    as    amended, being S257.1 et seq. of the Michigan Compiled Laws.

(b)   "Applicant" means a person who applies for any of the following:

(i)   An operator's license.

(ii)   A chauffeur's license.

(iii)   A minor's restricted license.

(iv)   Any license indorsement.

(c)   "Department" means the department of state.

(d)  "Disability" means a reduction in those mental     or    physical    skills which are necessary to safely operate a motor vehicle.

(e)   "Episode" means any of the following:

(i)   A condition which causes or contributes to any of the following:

(A)  ) A lapse of consciousness.

(B)  Blackout.

(C)  Seizure.

(D)  ) Fainting spell.

(E)  Syncope.

(F)  Other impairment of the level of consciousness.

(ii)   A condition which causes or contributes to an impairment of an individual's driving judgment or reaction time or affects an individual's ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.

(iii)    A condition which causes or contributes to a   violent    or   aggressive action relating to the operation of a motor vehicle.

(f)  "Licensee" means a person who has been issued any of the following:

(i)   An operator's license.

(ii)   A chauffeur's license.

(iii)   A minor's restricted license.

(iv)   A temporary instruction permit.

(v)   A validated driver's instruction permit.

(g)    "Neuropsychologist" means a psychologist who, by   nature    of      training and experience, has developed expertise  in  the   area    of  brain-behavior relationships.

(h)   "Physician"  means   an  individual   who  is     currently      licensed     to practice medicine or osteopathic medicine in this or  another  state  as provided by statute.

(i)   "Psychiatrist" means a physician who,  by  nature   of     training    and experience, has developed expertise in the area of psychiatry.

(j)    "Psychologist" means an individual  who   is     currently       licensed      to practice psychology in this or another state as provided by statute.

(k)   "Statement of physical or mental history" means a  statement  from  a physician or psychologist, on a form acceptable to the department, which contains information about a person's physical or mental history  or condition as this history or condition relates to the person's  ability  to safely operate a motor vehicle.

(2)      Nothing in these rules shall be construed to require medical testing or examination of an individual who objects on the grounds that such testing or examination violates his or her personal religious beliefs. However, such individual will still be required to meet all reasonable requirements to receive or retain a license or indorsement.

(3)   A term defined in the act has the same meaning when   used   in   these rules.

History: 1988 AACS.