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The mission of the Office of Medical Programs is to promote the safety of America's roadways through the promulgation and implementation of medical regulations, guidelines and policies that ensure commercial motor vehicle drivers engaged in interstate commerce are physically qualified to do so.

Alerts

12/4/08
Two Important Medical-Program-related regulations published in the Federal Register
6/2/08
Statement from Administrator on Veranicline (Chantix)
Attention Medical Examiners: Important Message About Examiner Certification

Medical Examiner Handbook

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Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Comments or questions may be directed to fmcsamedical@dot.gov

Medical Regulations & Notices

Federal Register Notices
Regulations
- Physical Qualifications (49 CFR Part 391.41)
  - Medical Certificate Instructions New
  - Medical Examination Form (PDF)
- General Qualifications (49 CFR Part 391.11)
- DOT Procedures for Drug and Alcohol Testing (49 CFR Part 40)
- Waivers/Exemptions/Pilot Programs (49 CFR Part 381)
- Alternative Physical Qualifications for Loss/Impairment of Limbs (49 CFR Part 391.49)
- Medical Evaluation Conflict Resolution (49 CFR Part 391.47)
- Intra-City Zone Driver Limited Exemptions (49 CFR Part 391.62)
- Vision & Diabetes Waiver Grandfathering Study (49 CFR Part 391.64)

Medical Review Board

Medical Review Board Web Site

Medical Fellowship Programs

FMCSA Medical Research Program

Medical Expert Panels

Medical Examiners

National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners (NRCME)
Medical Conference Reports
Responsibilities of Medical Examiners (49 CFR Part 391.43)
Qualification of Drivers (49 CFR Part 391)
Guidance (49 CFR Part 391)
Medical Examiner FAQs

Forms

Medical Examination Form (PDF)
Driver Exemption Programs (Diabetes, Vision)
Skill Performance Evaluation (SPE)
Certificates for drivers with impaired or missing limbs

Regulatory Programs & Provisions

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Driver Alertness and Fatigue