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Do we have to keep our medical card on us at all times?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by GenericUserName, Jan 28, 2016.

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  1. Jan 28, 2016 #1
    GenericUserName

    GenericUserName Road Train Member

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    Even if local? I forgot. Thanks.
     
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  3. Jan 28, 2016 #2
    Moose1958

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    I think this depends on where you are. Some states have got their medical card database up as I understand it. Just a question though. Why is carrying a small card in your pocket a problem?
     
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    GenericUserName

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    Its not really a card for us in commiefornia its a big sheet of paper. Its not a problem but i have my medical card in my work clipboard, and thats the only personal information i have in that clipboard. If i dont have to carry it i can leave it at home and feel more comfortable leaving the clipboard in my truck when i go home. (Assigned trucks no slip seating)
     
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  5. Jan 28, 2016 #4
    Ridgeline

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    Yes, you will be asked for it at one point, so why not keep it with you.
     
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    Big Don

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    When did they stop issuing wallet cards as well as the long forms?
     
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  8. Jan 28, 2016 #6
    realdesertkickin

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    Ya, you gotta have it yo!

    If your in a truck for sure, lots of companys require for driving anything tho...I mean, the cop wont ask if your in a 1989 toyota pick up truck, but will on a 10 wheel dump truck..
     
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  9. Jan 28, 2016 #7
    GenericUserName

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    ???? Been that way since i started driving in mid-2014. I had two medicals done since once at roadmaster then swift. Both times i got a long form medical and then a separate sheet of paper, regular sized, called a "medical card". Would be convenient as hell if i can get a real card. I suppose i could fold the card up and put it in my wallet but i dont like messing up important documents like that.
     
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  10. Jan 28, 2016 #8
    Cottonmouth85

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    Keep my long form in my permit book and the 'card' in my log book binder along with a seperate form of ID.

    Heard some talk of carrying it at all times but I don't think I'm going to get pulled over on the Harley and have to show proof of a current medical.
     
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  11. Jan 28, 2016 #9
    realdesertkickin

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    Now a days a smart fella would take a picture of it with his phone, keep it there, and send it to your email, keep it there..
     
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  12. Jan 28, 2016 #10
    GenericUserName

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    Ill do that, thanks. But some cops are dicks and still wont accept that. They will want to see the real thing.
     
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