Question 26758 — people with disabilities

Summary

Mr. Xavier Breton draws the attention of the Minister of the Interior to the difficulty, to date, for deaf people in being able to obtain the heavy goods vehicle license, the D license. Several obstacles are cited for not granting this license. It is reported that it is impossible to telephone customers for delivery. However, deaf people can use SMS and can communicate via a specific application in transport ( Truckfly). It can be argued that it is difficult to communicate with customers. Some deaf people, however, work as cashiers in supermarkets, adapting to these working conditions. When it comes to driving itself, they are criticized for not hearing mechanical problems or the horn warning of danger. There are adaptable solutions. When it comes to safety, deaf people are more sensitive to vibrations and are sensitive to visual changes. For the safety of others, on the new trucks, the mirrors have integrated orange indicators. It may be considered to place a magnetic disc at the rear of a vehicle with the ear crossed out to warn that the visual warning should be used. Certain deaf people have obtained exceptional exemptions from certain prefectures, which in fact gives rise to unequal treatment depending on the departments. In addition, some European countries authorize a heavy goods vehicle license, others a coach license, some both. French rules do not comply with the international convention on the rights of people with disabilities. Also, by taking into account the opinion of medical authorities and putting in place adjustments, he would like to know if it is possible to change the regulations.

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