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· 8/14/1992

Com., Dept. of Transp. v. Zeltins

Citations

  • 614 A.2d 349
  • 150 Pa. Commw. 44
  • 1992 Pa. Commw. LEXIS 546

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  • finding of incapacity upheld where supported by evidence from three expert medical witnesses
  • licensee was unable to make a knowing and conscious refusal due to a combination of the effects of her prescription medication and stress
  • “Once DOT has established the requisite elements, the burden shifts to the driver to prove by competent evidence that he or she was physically unable to knowingly and consciously refuse chemical testing.”

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Judges: Smith, Kelley, Lord

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