The Ministry of Health develops a Circular regulating health standards, health checks for drivers, special-use motorbike drivers, and periodic health checks for car drivers. The Circular is expected to take effect from January 1, 2025.
Comparing with Appendix 1 of the health standards table, group 1, (for drivers of class A1, B1). Class A1 is issued to drivers of two-wheeled motorbikes with a cylinder capacity of up to 125cm3 or an electric motor capacity of up to 11kW. Class B1 is issued to drivers of three-wheeled motorbikes and vehicles prescribed for class A1 driving licenses.
People with one of the following medical conditions are not eligible to drive class A1 or B1 vehicles (including motorbikes):
Psychiatric group:
Having acute mental disorder.
Chronic mental disorder cannot control behavior.
Neurology Group
Motor paralysis of two or more limbs.
Eye Group
Binocular distance vision <4/10 (including correction with glasses).
If one eye remains, visual acuity <4/10 (including correction with glasses).
Disorder of recognition of 3 basic colors: red, yellow, green.
Group on Muscles - Bones - Joints
Amputation or loss of function of 01 hand or 01 foot and one of the remaining legs or arms is incomplete (amputee or reduced function).
Group on the use of drugs, alcohol, drugs and psychotropic substances
Use of drugs.
Using alcohol with concentrations exceeding the prescribed limit.
