Seeking a discussion/information on drivers licenses.

[cbayer]

12. You are in a really difficult situation and I feel for you.

As you know all to well, it is not very effective to try to talk someone out of their delusions.

IMO, the best approach is this: "I know you believe that to be true, but I don't share your belief".

In line with this, I might take this approach to the license.

I know that your drivers license is important to you, but we can't help you obtain it anymore. If you want to renew it, then you will have to do that on your own. If you wish to drive, then you will have to take the steps to get your insurance.

Based on what you say, I think this might be a very difficult task for him to accomplish.

This situation often comes up in regards to the elderly as well. In those cases, one can often elicit the help of medical professionals. However, it doesn't sound like that is an option for you.

In terms of legislation, this is a very slippery slope. One doesn't want to make laws that would discriminate against everyone who has or has had a mental illness. OTOH, it's important to keep dangerous people off the road.

BTW, I doubt very much that he could obtain a license for a firearm. Whether he is in treatment or not, he surely has a documented history of significant mental illness.

Editing to add this: Would he be ok with just having a legal, state issued ID? Most states make these available.