It's been a couple of days since we had any replies, so this looks like it's played out. The results are as follows. NP=no problems; PL=physician's letter stating need for a tag and reason State # of replies Comments CA 2 NP FL 2 NP, DL, $15, renew in 4 yrrs GA 1 NP, Obtained for stroke, not pd IN 2 NP, DL needed and dr must recertify ability to drive; renew in 4 yrs. KS 2 NP, DL needed and dr. must recertify ability to drive. MD 1 NP, DL, $5 fee which was refunded NY 3 NP, DL recertifying ability to drive needed at license renewal time if you check "under doctor's care" NJ 1 NP NV 1 once they find you are PWP, they request an interview with someone in DMV plus driving test OH 2 NP getting permit but when renewing license, if you check "under doctor's care and tell why, you will be notified to take driving and written test (in one case, but they get conflicting opinions) and in another, he takes just driving test every 3 mos--a drag! (no pun intended, Art). OK 1 NP, DL done by mail; free PA 2 NP TX 1 NP VT 1 NP, DL with later verification of ability to drive WI 1 NP, DL to verify illness and ability to drive Australia 1 NP, DL Alberta, CA 1 NP UK 1 NP except, rarely, permits not accepted by local officials who have their own versions (i.e., Kensington, Chelsea) Out of 15 states, therefore, only three people have reported the state requiring testing, and at least two of these stemmed not from applying for a permit but from applying for renewal of their driver's license and checking that they were under a doctor's care. I suspect they keep a close rein on Don because of his seizures and not his PD. If there were widescale harassment of PWP when they applied for permits, I think we'd have heard from them by now--rest easy but don't take bureaucratic red tape lying down. If anyone wants to report more, I'll stay on line and check the list for permit subjects, but otherwise will delete wholesale and enjoy the kids and grandkids (we had three planes to meet today--let the party begin!) Kathy Kunz [log in to unmask]