Participants with Health Issues
Typically, if an individual is physically capable of driving a motor vehicle, they are capable of operating an Ignition Interlock Device (IID). The Board of Tests has accommodated the reduction of the required minimum breath volume from 1.5 to 1.2 liters for any participant that makes the request. This is the lowest level of breath volume at which IIDs have been tested by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
A participant rarely struggles with producing the required volume, but instead struggles with the anti-circumvention feature of a specific device. Therefore, it is recommended that a participant test a demonstration unit of the device they are interested in installing. This will help a participant decide whether they will be able to operate the device on an ongoing basis. There are many distinct models of Ignition Interlock Devices approved in Oklahoma, which gives a participant a good chance of finding a device they are comfortable with operating. Historically, the Board has had numerous IID participants with diminished lung capacity, amputations, traumatic brain injuries, and other limitations complete the ignition interlock device requirements in the State of Oklahoma. An exemption may be requested by persons who meet the following requirements.
Medical Exemptions
All persons whose driving privileges are revoked or will be revoked are eligible to request a medical exemption. Please note that a medical exemption will not grant a person driving privileges with Service Oklahoma unless they are eligible.
Individuals seeking medical exemption must:
(A) provide the signed BOT Form INT.5.7 from a licensed pulmonologist specifically stating their medical opinion concludes the person is unable to provide one continuous breath sample of at least one and two-tenths (1.2) Liters due to diminished lung capacity or other medical condition; and
(B) apply for the IDAP program and at time of application, upload the Notice and Order of Revocation issued by Service Oklahoma and the signed BOT Form INT.5.7; and
(C) provide the exemption letter from the Board of Tests to Service Oklahoma.
Participants denied medical exemption may appeal the denial.
