The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has introduced a new initiative aimed at enhancing motorist safety. Drivers with specific medical conditions now have the option to add the “Star of Life” symbol to their driver license or identification card. This six-pointed blue symbol, commonly associated with the medical field, will be accompanied by special codes on the back of the card. These codes are intended to assist law enforcement and first responders in recognizing any medical conditions that require additional consideration.
The addition of this symbol is optional and does not incur any extra cost beyond that of a standard driver license or ID card. However, there is a one-time processing fee of $3.25 for updating information on a card.
To obtain the “Star of Life,” motorists need to submit DMV form DLD-7 (Confidential Physician’s Report), completed and signed by their physician, at a DMV field office. Eligible conditions for this designation include vision impairment, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, autism, deafness, depression, diabetes, epilepsy, hemophilia, schizophrenia, mental illness, food allergies, among others.
It is important to note that there is no obligation for individuals to indicate these conditions on their driver license or identification card.
Appointments for services at DMV offices in Carson City, Henderson, Las Vegas or Reno can be scheduled online at dmv.nv.gov. The website also provides information about other available services.
This initiative was made possible through Senate Bill 362 and Assembly Bill 161 during the 82nd Session of the Nevada Legislature.
