DS-870.1

The NY DMV DS-8701 form, titled Report of Medical Condition, is used by licensed physicians to notify the Department of Motor Vehicles about a patient's medical condition that may affect their ability to safely operate a motor vehicle. This reporting is a critical component of the DMV’s Medical Review Program, which aims to ensure road safety by evaluating drivers with conditions such as seizure disorders, loss of consciousness, or other physical and mental impairments.

The form requires the physician to provide detailed information, including the specific diagnosis, the date of the most recent episode or onset of symptoms, and the names of any prescribed medications that could cause drowsiness or impairment. Crucially, the physician must offer a professional opinion on whether the patient is capable of driving safely. Based on this report, the DMV Medical Review Unit may take various actions, such as requesting further medical documentation, requiring a driver re-evaluation or road test, or suspending the individual’s driving privileges until the condition is deemed controlled.