HF3420 Summary

• Defines "current medical waiver" as a medical variance or waiver of physical qualifications granted by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration or commissioner of transportation that is not expired, removed, or rescinded.

• Requires applicants for class A, B, or C commercial driver's licenses to submit either a valid medical examiner's certificate or a current medical waiver to the department.

• Existing licensees holding class A, B, or class C commercial driver's licenses as of August 1, 2013 must submit self-certification and applicable medical documentation by November 30, 2013, or face license downgrade to class D.

• Establishes that the commissioner may restrict operating privileges of commercial driver's license holders based on medical examination results, particularly regarding air brake restrictions under federal regulations.

• Makes violations of restrictions on restricted driver's licenses a gross misdemeanor if related to alcohol or controlled substances, or a misdemeanor for other violations.