New rules for the driver's part in 2018: The criteria for issuing a driver's license are being tightened

New Year has also brought new rules for drivers of diabetics, heart patients and those with syncope. The criteria for issuing a driver's license are affected. Without it, it will remain if the disease is not kept under control or can not be cured. And those with high pressure will not be able to drive.

Due to diabetes, David has more detailed medical examinations for the driver's license. Even though sugar is regularly controlled, there are still more stringent rules waiting for it, which will require them to prove that they can adequately control their condition.

"I would not like to see that some additional measures, additional education or some reviews that diabetics should pay out of their pockets are introduced," said David Kaplan.

With limitations threatened and prohibited. In addition to diabetics, they will also check those with heart and blood diseases.

It is forbidden for a dozen such conditions, including syncope. This disease of loss of consciousness is best known for the verdict of the acquittal Tomislav Horvatincic. Subsequently, he was permanently incapable of operating the vehicle.

"Licenses can not be issued to those who have severe stenosis of the saliva and those who have a crisis of consciousness. However, such patients can be operated and their condition really needs to be monitored dynamically," he explained. dr. sc. Edvard Galic.

If the disease can be treated, then the license can be issued on condition. Specialists such as Cardiologist Galić will decide on the prohibition or restriction of the driver's license. And high pressure can lead to a ban.

"For amateur riders, these values are somewhat higher, somewhere between 180 and 110. It is very important to emphasize that regular therapy should be present in these people," added Dr. Galic.

It will not be able to drive if the pressure is still high, and specialists must notify the selected doctor and the police about it.

"If a doctor estimates that the applicant for a driving license is capable, the MUP will issue a driver's license, which is a simple procedure," said Davor Bozinovic, Minister of the Interior.

The police will have to inform the driver to go to the medical examination.

• 2 Jan, 2018
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