Delaware Code § 21-2722

Restricted licenses based on driver's physical limitations
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(a) The Department upon issuing an operator's license may, whenever good cause appears, impose restrictions suitable to the licensee's
driving ability with respect to the type of or special mechanical control devices required on a motor vehicle which the licensee may
operate or such other restrictions applicable to the licensee's driving ability arising out of or caused by the licensee's physical defects or
infirmities as the Department determines to be appropriate to assure the safe operation of a motor vehicle by the licensee.
(b) The Department may either issue a special restricted license or may set forth such restrictions upon the usual license form.
(c) The Department may, upon receiving satisfactory evidence of any violation of the restrictions of such license, suspend or revoke
the same but the licensee shall be entitled to a hearing as upon a suspension or revocation under this title.
(d) It is a misdemeanor for any person to operate a motor vehicle in any manner in violation of the restrictions imposed in a restricted
license issued to that person.
(Code 1935, § 5589A; 48 Del. Laws, c. 286; 21 Del. C. 1953, § 2720; 62 Del. Laws, c. 237, § 26; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1.)

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