New Mexico Learner's Permit With a Disability: ADA Accommodations, Medical Review, and Restriction Codes

Yes, you can get a New Mexico learner's permit with a disability. The MVD provides ADA accommodations for the knowledge test and may require a Medical Report (Form MVD-10124) for conditions affecting driving safety. Approval may come with restriction codes on your permit. The standard $10 fee applies; accommodations are free. Fax your completed Medical Report to the MVD Medical Unit at (505) 827-0977 immediately after your doctor visit.

Can You Get a New Mexico Learner's Permit With a Disability?

Yes. Self-report your disability on the driver's license application. The MVD may require a Medical Report (Form MVD-10124) signed by your physician detailing your condition and ability to drive safely. Fax completed Medical Reports daily to MVD Medical Unit at (505) 827-0977 or upload via MVDOnline.com under Eservices > Forms > Submit Medical Documentation. See full medical procedures at mvd.newmexico.gov/chapter-9-medicals.

For mobility limitations like an amputation, a road test may suffice instead of a full Medical Report. If adaptive equipment is needed, a certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialist (CDRS) can evaluate you and recommend modifications.

What ADA Testing Accommodations Does New Mexico MVD Offer?

The MVD provides testing accommodations for ADA-covered disabilities including learning disabilities, ADHD, anxiety, and sensory impairments. A DVR (Division of Vocational Rehabilitation) counselor letter works for ADA test readers.

• Extended Time: For processing challenges, ADHD, anxiety, or learning disabilities.
• Audio Tests: Questions read aloud via headphones for reading difficulties or visual impairments.
• Oral Exams: An examiner reads questions and answers aloud; requires documentation for ADA-covered disabilities like dyslexia.
• Large Print: Enlarged test format for low vision.
• Sign Language Interpreter: For deaf or hard-of-hearing applicants; requires 2-3 weeks advance request.
• Private Room: Reduced distractions for sensory issues, attention deficits, or anxiety.
• Scheduled Breaks: Pauses during the test.

There are no fees for accommodations, the standard $10 learner's permit application fee is all you pay. Study the NM Driver Manual at mvd.newmexico.gov for applicable rules.

What Restriction Codes Appear on New Mexico Permits for Disabilities?

How to Request Disability Accommodations at New Mexico MVD

Request accommodations when booking your test appointment online, by phone, or in-person at your local MVD office. Contact the MVD ADA Coordinator at P.O. Box 630, Santa Fe, NM 87504-0630 for guidance.

Call your local MVD office the day before your scheduled test to confirm your requested accommodation (like a private room) is ready, especially at busy offices like Albuquerque or Las Cruces. Offices cannot always set up accommodations on the spot. Bring the original, signed physician statement for any adaptive equipment (like hand controls) to your road test, Bring the original signed physician statement for any adaptive equipment to your road test, do not rely on a photocopy.

Submit your Medical Report immediately after your doctor visit, and arriving for a test before approval causes a full reschedule. More at mvd.newmexico.gov learner's permit page.