Reporting an Unsafe/At-Risk Driver

What is an At-Risk Driver?

DMV’s At-Risk Driver Program (brief video) receives and processes reports (for acceptance or rejection) on drivers who:

Demonstrate unsafe or dangerous driving behaviors, including related to a traffic stop or crash, or
Have a mental or physical condition or impairment that may affect their ability to drive safely. This report is limited to Medical Professionals.

The purpose (brief video) of the At-Risk Driver Program is balancing independence and safety, specifically: “…to preserve the independence, dignity and self-esteem that result from providing one’s own mobility, so long as it is possible to do so without risk to oneself or to others.” (OAR 735-076-0000(2), 745-074-0050(2))

The focus (brief video) of the At-Risk Driver Program is on functional ability of drivers aged 14 and older. Specifically, determinations of medical eligibility: “…must be based on the actual effect of that condition(s) or impairment on the person’s ability to drive safely…” and “… may not be based solely on the diagnosis of a medical condition or cognitive or functional impairment…” (ORS 807.710(3))

DMV Customer Service and office staff do not have access to these reports so cannot answer any questions about them. With the exception of reports received from Law Enforcement, all reports are confidential by law unless ordered by a court, or when there is a request for an Administrative Hearing.