Commercial drivers who cannot meet federal standards because of insulin-treated diabetes, seizures or vision use this application to request a Virginia-only disability waiver or hazardous materials variance. The driver and carrier certify the application, and the relevant specialist completes the matching disability section and signs the medical provider certification. Any waiver granted covers intrastate freight, property or passengers only.
The driver and the carrier's authorized representative complete the application, employment and certification pages. An endocrinologist completes Disability (3), a neurologist completes Disability (8), and an ophthalmologist or optometrist completes Disability (10), with the examining provider signing the medical provider certification.
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Intrastate CDL Disability Waiver or Hazardous Materials Variance Application
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Each disability has its own specialist. An endocrinologist answers the diabetes and hypoglycemia questions in Disability (3), a neurologist completes Disability (8) for seizures or epilepsy, and an ophthalmologist or optometrist completes Disability (10). The certification lets the signer identify as a physician, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, ophthalmologist or optometrist.
No. The application states a waiver or variance is valid only in Virginia for transporting intrastate freight, property or passengers. A hazardous materials variance authorizes hazmat, general freight and property, while a disability waiver covers general freight, property or passengers. Drivers granted a variance must notify DMV of any change in employment.
The section quotes 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10): distant acuity of at least 20/40 in each eye with or without correction, 20/40 binocular, a horizontal field of at least 70 degrees in each eye, and the ability to recognize red, green and amber. The eye doctor answers whether the driver meets these requirements.