Reporting an Unsafe Driver

If you're concerned about a driver whose medical condition may affect their ability to drive safely, we're here to help you understand your options and the reporting process.

When to Consider Reporting

Consider reporting when you have direct knowledge of:

• Specific medical conditions that significantly impair driving ability
• Specific incidents or behaviors that indicate unsafe driving due to medical issues
• Repeated unsafe driving events related to health conditions

What Happens to Your Report

When you submit a report, it goes directly to our Medical Review Program. This specialized team processes all reports about drivers whose medical conditions or driving behavior may affect their safety on the road. They handle each case confidentially and professionally.

Privacy Considerations

• We only contact the reported driver—we won't notify you of the outcome to protect everyone's privacy
• Drivers receive mail notification of requirements, not details about the report itself
• If drivers request details about reports submitted against them, they must submit a public record request
• Information you provide is subject to state and federal disclosure laws

Types of Reporting

Community Reporting

Anyone with direct knowledge of a driver's medical condition that may affect their driving safety can submit a Driver Condition/Behavior Report. This includes family members, friends, neighbors, coworkers, or other acquaintances who have the necessary information about the driver.

What to include:

• Specific examples of unsafe driving incidents
• Details about medical conditions affecting driving
• Driver's full name, address, and date of birth
• Your contact information

Medical Professional Reporting

Healthcare providers play an important role in road safety. Even with patient confidentiality requirements, medical professionals may voluntarily report patients when they believe a medical or psychological condition significantly impairs safe driving.

Who can report: Any licensed medical professional can submit a report about any condition they believe affects safe driving.

Protection for reporters: Medical professionals who submit reports in good faith are immune from civil or criminal liability.

How to report: Use the Medical Professional Reporting form with the patient's name, address, and date of birth.

Law Enforcement Reporting

Police officers can request medical review for drivers they encounter, even if no citation is issued. Officers use a Driver Behavior Report for Law Enforcement form, which MVD personnel may also use for internal referrals.

When officers might report: Officers may request medical review in various situations, including:

• Traffic stops involving medical episodes
• Accidents potentially caused by medical conditions
• Observed driving behaviors suggesting medical impairment

Submitting Your Report

1. Download the appropriate form:
   • For community: Driver Condition/Behavior Report 
   • For healthcare providers: Medical Professional Reporting form 
   • For law enforcement: Driver Behavior Report for Law Enforcement form
2. Complete all required information thoroughly and accurately
3. Submit the form according to the instructions provided
4. Allow time for review - complex cases may take several weeks

What Happens After Reporting

Step 1: Initial Review

Our Medical Review Program staff process all submitted reports to determine what further action is needed.

Step 2: Assessment and Decision

Depending on the situation, we may require:

• Medical examinations completed by a licensed medical professional
• Vision screening
• Testing (which may include knowledge test, vehicle control test, and skills test)

Based on the assessment, we may:

• Authorize driving privileges without restrictions
• Add restrictions to the license (such as daylight driving only)
• Require periodic re-evaluation
• Suspend driving privileges if safety cannot be ensured

Step 3: Driver Notification

If we determine action is warranted, we notify the driver by mail with:

• Requirements they must complete
• Instructions for next steps
• Timeframes for compliance

You may access these items anytime on AZMVDNow.gov in “My Documents”.