American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators
The American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators is a tax-exempt, nonprofit organization developing model programs in motor vehicle administration, law enforcement and highway safety. The association also serves as an information clearinghouse in these areas, and acts as the international spokesperson for these interests.
Founded in 1933, AAMVA represents the state and provincial officials in the United States and Canada who administer and enforce motor vehicle laws. AAMVA’s programs encourage uniformity and reciprocity among the states and provinces. Its development and research activities provide guidelines for more effective public service.
AAMVA’s membership includes associations, organizations and businesses that share an interest in the association’s goals. AAMVA has four regions incorporated under its umbrella. AAMVA’s statement on how to handle aging drivers follows:
It is understood that drivers should be allowed to continue to drive as long as possible provided there is a reasonable expectation that they can safely operate a vehicle. Only when an individual poses an imminent threat to public safety should their driving privilege be withdrawn or restricted. The driving privilege may be restored when the individual’s condition becomes stable or returns to a state where their mental and physical capability allows them to operate a vehicle safely. An individual’s having a disease is not sufficient cause for a jurisdiction to withdraw the driving privilege. The disease must affect that person visually, physically, or cognitively in a manner that jeopardizes public safety. These medical guidelines are based upon research and a best practices approach toward determining whether an individual is capable of driving safely.
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