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What is the earliest I may use a current and valid driver's license for sport pilot medical certification?

Response by the Federal Air Surgeon
Provided you meet the requirements and you are qualified to exercise sport pilot privileges using a current and valid U.S. driver's license, you may do so on September 1, 2004, the effective date of the rule.