§ 79.2. Loss of arm or leg.

 Except as provided in §  79.3 (relating to use of prosthesis), the driver’s license issued to a person who has lost one or more limbs shall be coded to indicate the type of special controls or equipment required on any vehicle driven by such person, as follows:

   (1)  Amputated left leg:

     (i)   Automatic transmission.

     (ii)   Hand dimmer switch.

     (iii)   Hand emergency brake.

   (2)  Amputated right leg:

     (i)   Automatic transmission.

     (ii)   Hand brake.

     (iii)   Hand gas feed.

   (3)  Left arm amputated above or below the elbow:

     (i)   Automatic transmission.

     (ii)   Knob on the steering wheel.

   (4)  A right arm amputated above or below the elbow:

     (i)   Automatic transmission.

     (ii)   Knob on the steering wheel.

   (5)  Both legs amputated:

     (i)   Automatic transmission.

     (ii)   All hand controls.

   (6)  Both hands amputated:

     (i)   Automatic type transmission.

     (ii)   Special foot control equipment.

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