DIVISION 6. DRIVERS' LICENSES 12500-15326›CHAPTER 1. Issuance of Licenses, Expiration, and Renewal 12500-13008›ARTICLE 3. Issuance and Renewal of Licenses 12800-12819

§ 12811.1

California Vehicle Code · 2020-11 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California

(a) Upon the applicant’s request, the department shall issue an adhesive backed medical information card which contains a format permitting the licensee to specify blood type, allergies, past or present medical problems, any medication being taken, the name of the licensee’s doctor, the person to notify in case of an emergency, and whether the licensee is under a doctor’s care.

(b) The medical information card, which shall be a different color than the anatomical gift card authorized by Section 12811, shall be the same size as a driver’s license.

(Amended by Stats. 1991, Ch. 928, Sec. 23. Effective October 14, 1991.)

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