Welcome to the database showing each state’s Driver Licensing Policies and Practices affecting older and Medically-At-Risk drivers. Click on the drop-down list to see how each state addresses the topic of interest to you.

This project was funded by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety and conducted by Dunlap and Associates, Inc.

Vehicle Equipment that can be Required
State Additional mirrors Pedal extensions Seat pads and cushions Hand controls Adaptive steering wheel devices Steering wheel covers Automatic transmission Other
ND Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Any other adaptive equipment available and being used by the driver will be added as a restriction to their license.
LA No Yes No Yes Yes No No No
MD Yes Yes No Yes Yes No Yes No
ME Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Others, as applicable
MI Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Accelerator on left side, hand operated accelerator
MN Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes No
MO Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Digital driver system/voice command, wheel stabilizer (motorcycle)
TN Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes No
NC Yes Yes No Yes No No Yes Wheelknob, power steering, left foot pedal
MA Yes Yes No Yes Yes No Yes No
SD Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No
NH No Yes No Yes Yes No Yes No
SC Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Left Foot Accelerator
NV Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No
NY Yes Yes No Yes Yes No Yes Accelerator left of brake, mechanical aid, prosthetic device, hearing aid/full view mirror, power brakes, power steering, built-up seat/pedal/shoe,foot- operated parking brake, shoulder harness use, wheel spinner
RI No Yes No Yes Yes No No No
PA Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes No
OR Yes Yes No Yes Yes No Yes No
HI Yes Yes No Yes Yes No No Other mechanical or prosthetic aid
WI No Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes No
CO Yes Yes No Yes Yes No Yes No
WA Yes Yes No Yes Yes No Yes Bioptic Lenses, eye patch, supplemental oxygen, steering knob, prosthetic aids
DC Yes Yes No Yes Yes No Yes No
DE Yes Yes No Yes No No Yes No
FL Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes No
GA Yes Yes No Yes Yes No No Left foot accelerator, power steering/brakes, left exterior mirror, right exterior mirror
IA Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Anything recommended by an Occupational Therapist or physician
VT No Yes No Yes Yes No No No
WV Yes Yes No Yes Yes No Yes No
UT Yes Yes No Yes Yes No Yes No
KY Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Any other restrictions deemed appropriate by the Medical Review Board
MS Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable
NJ Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable
AR Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable
AK Yes No No Yes No No No No
VA No No No Yes Yes No Yes Left foot accelerator
TX No No Yes Yes Yes No Yes No
WY No No No Yes Yes No Yes No
OK Yes No No Yes Yes No Yes No
OH Yes No No Yes Yes No Yes No
NM No No No No No No Yes No
NE No No No Yes Yes No Yes No
MT No No No No No No No No
KS Yes No No Yes Yes No Yes Mechanical aid
IN Yes No No Yes Yes No Yes No
IL No No No Yes Yes No Yes No
ID No No No Yes Yes No Yes No
CT Yes No No No No No Yes Mechanical aid, prosthetic aid , dual outside mirror
CA Yes No Yes Yes Yes No Yes No
AZ No No No Yes No No No No
AL No No No Yes Yes No Yes No