Do you have to carry DOT medical card and long form always?

@Moose1958 is the expert here on that question.

 

Just the card.

 

In the past you had to have the card, not sure about the long form. I always carried both with me. With this new law that come effective in 2014 a driver once all the states get their systems in line a driver should not have to have one. To be honest as far as I know the only drivers that are required today to have that card are NON CDL holders driving CMVs under 26,001. However these laws are in such flux I would be afraid to say one way or another in regard to CDL holders.

 

I had an inspection in Cle Elum Wa and they Never mentioned it.Gave a number 8 sticker for windshield.I recall having to self certify at the DMV(to where your Medical card becomes part of your CDL...thats Scannable.Your valid dates of your medical card also show up on your driving record abstract.

 

I've yet to have an inspection and not be asked to produce my card. I carry my long form with me as well.

 

No need to carry the long form but carry your medical card at all times.

 

And I have spoke to drivers that have reported to me the same thing as said in posts #5 and #6. That is why I said I was afraid to say.

 

Might not be the law, but I HIGHLY RECOMMEND doing this!

 

I don’t carry either. No need to intrastate in California.