Conditions may require restricted licensing
Published 7:53 am Wednesday, November 29, 2017
Question: Can a person legally drive with a neck brace on in Minnesota? It would limit the ability to turn your head side to side or up or down. I’m trying to get facts before I let my family member drive.
Answer: Permanent lack of neck mobility would require a restriction placed on the license that states they can legally drive if there is an “outside rearview mirror.” A person temporarily wearing a neck brace would not be legal to drive.
For more information on restrictions that may be placed on various types of licenses, please visit https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/dvs/Pages/default.aspx
Below is a complete list of the restrictions that may be placed on various types of licenses.
A – Any use of alcohol or drugs invalidates license
B – Hand-operated brakes
C. Complete hand controls
D. Prosthetic aid
E. Automatic transmission CMV
F. Outside mirrors
G. Daylight driving only
H. Automatic transmission’
I . Also valid for three-wheel motorcycle
J. Farm work and driving education instruction permit
K. Intrastate only
L. Not valid for CMVs with air brakes
M. No Class A passenger bus
N. No Class A and B passenger bus
O. No tractor-trailer CMV
P. No passengers In CMV bus
Q. Hand-operated light beam control
R. Elevated driver seat
U. No freeway driving
V. FMSCA medical waiver
W. Bus under 24 capacity
X. No cargo in CMV tank vehicle
Y. Ignition interlock required
Z. Air over hydraulic brake System
If you have any questions concerning traffic related laws or issues in Minnesota send your questions to Troy.Christianson@state.mn.us.