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©2013 UpToDate ® Print Email Blood pressure parameters for commercial driver's certification Numerical readings must be recorded. Medical Examiner should take at least two readings to confirm BP. Reading Category Expiration date Recertification 140-159/90-99 Stage 1 1 year 1 year if ≤140/90. One-time certificate for 3 months if 141-159/91-99. 160-179/100-109 Stage 2 One-time certificate for 3 months. 1 year from date of exam if ≤140/90 ≥180/110 Stage 3 6 months from date of exam if ≤140/90 6 months if ≤140/90 Blood pressure. Record with either spring or mercury column type of sphygomomanometer. If the blood pressure is consistently above 160/90 mmHg, further tests may be necessary to determine whether the driver is qualified to operate a commercial motor vehicle. Reproduced from: Medical Examination Report for Commercial Driver Fitness Determination. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.