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Coverage dated October 2, 2026

Their father was nearly blind and had dementia — doctors still wouldn't report him to the DMV

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Reporting impaired drivers varies by state law and physician discretion, leaving families with few options when doctors decline to act.

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  1. AL.com

    Their father was nearly blind and had dementia — doctors still wouldn't report him to the DMV (opens AL.com)

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    Reporting impaired drivers varies by state law and physician discretion, leaving families with few options when doctors decline to act.

  2. The Oregonian

    His dad was nearly blind with dementia and still driving. Doctors wouldn't act — so the family did. (opens The Oregonian)

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    A reader questions why doctors failed to report an impaired elderly driver, while an expert explains inconsistent state laws and physician hesitancy around mandatory reporting.

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