Another common requirement is the periodic submission of medical reports, in some states for a specified period of time and in others for as long as the person remains licensed. While a number of states still require a one year seizure-free period, most of these will allow exceptions under which a license may be issued after a shorter period. One feature which makes licensing easier for people who do not meet the state's main requirement is the availability of restricted licenses. Some states issue such licenses with restrictions such as daytime driving only, driving to and from work or within a certain distance from home, or driving only in an emergency. Once the state's regular licensing requirement is met, the restrictions are removed.
Most states have such Boards which also handle appeals of decisions to deny or revoke licenses.
Such decisions may be appealed, within a specified time period, by requesting an administrative hearing before the MAB or other designated body. When license revocation is involved, unless an imminent danger exists if the persons keeps driving, the action will usually be suspended pending the hearing decision. Every state allows for judicial review of the administrative decision. Requests for such review must be made within a designated time period.