Appendix 8

Example letter advising patients that they are unfit to drive or fit to drive subject to certain limitations

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Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Assessment of fitness to drive

It is my opinion as a medical practitioner that you, (patient's name), are medically fit/unfit to drive the following classes (list classes or endorsements).

(Where an individual should refrain from driving)

You should not drive for (list the period of time)
I will then review the driving restriction.

(Where an individual may continue to drive but with limitations)

You are fit to drive if you follow the limitation listed below (eg no night driving because of your vision):

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You are entitled to seek a second opinion of this assessment.

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Signed and dated