Last Updated 15th of July, 2010

Will my disability appear on my driving record?

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If you have a disability that you are required by law to report to the DMV, the DMV will include that disability on your driving record. However, only certain authorized personnel are permitted by privacy laws to view your disability information.

Disability on File

When you apply for a driver’s license at the DMV, you are required to report certain disabilities depending on whether they affect your ability to operate a vehicle. When you report this information to the DMV, the DMV maintains your disability information in its database and includes it in your driving record. Disability information is considered personal information and is categorized differently than driving-related information such as accidents, tickets and suspensions. While anyone accessing your driving record can view driving-related information, only certain parties are permitted by privacy laws to view your personal information, such as your disability.

This exempt list includes:
  • Governmental agencies
  • Attorneys
  • Health and education researchers 
  • Insurance companies 
  • Commercial driving employers 
  • Bulk advertisers 
  • Accident victims 
  • Anyone whose business necessitates learning the identity of a vehicle owner

Check to be Certain

So if you’re concerned about a particular person or company being able to find out about your disability from your driving record, first of all, double-check to ensure that your disability is even reported on your driving record. If it’s not a driving-related disability, then it’s probably not on your driving record. To view your driving record now, you can order one online. Ordering your driving record online only takes a few minutes. Order yours today.

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