PennDOT v. Shaffer

SHAULIS, S.J.,

This case is before the court on defendant’s appeal of the suspension of her operator’s license until satisfactory evidence is presented as to proof of competency in accordance with section 1519 C of the Vehicle Code.

FACTS

On January 6, 1988, Doctor Paul R. Hyman filed a report with the Department of Transportation of Pennsylvania, on a form known as a “Convulsive Disorder Form” which is required to be filed by a doctor treating a patient for “seizure disorders”.

The form indicates that defendant has been treated by this physician since April 1, 1980 as needed two (2) to three (3)…