All standards refer to the best vision, with or without corrective lenses. If the vision requirements were not met as it pertained in code 4501:1-1-20, a person may still get a license to drive with bioptic telescopes. Acuity readings through the lenses must be 20/40 or better in both eyes. A NEW SECTION OF KRS 186. Vision correctable to 20/40in besteye but could deteriorate due to glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, or other potentially progressive diseases, must be reviewed every 2 years or interval recommended by vision examiner. On my license it states that I have to be wearing them when I'm driving. 3 Vision Testing (R/10/97). Bout Z, Jun 25, 2015. Drivers who meet the Visual Acuity. An applicant's driver's license will be denied or an existing driver's license will be canceled under the authority of Minnesota Statutes, sections 171.04, subdivision 1, clause (11), 171.14, and 171.32, when: A. the applicant has visual acuity of 20/100 or less corrected vision; B. the applicant is known to be receiving assistance for the blind; C. the applicant has visual field of less than 100 degrees in the horizontal diameter with either one usable eye or with both eyes; D. the commissioner receives a recommendation from a licensed physician or optometrist that the applicant's driver's license should be canceled or denied; or. Behind-the-wheel testing can be requested via a discretionary review process to gain the privilege to drive when headlights are required. However, other states look at driving without your corrective lenses as a more serious violation and could require time in jail. 2) An applicant for or a holder of a Class G, G1 or G2 drivers licence must have, (a) a visual acuity as measured by Snellen Rating that is not poorer than 20/50 with both eyes open and examined together with or without the aid of corrective lenses and with or without the aid of telescopic lenses; and. (9) No person shall drive a motor vehicle on a highway while contravening a condition contained in his or her drivers licence or imposed by the regulations. When the vision in either eye is less than 20/50 and corrective lenses will improve the vision then corrective lenses will be required to be worn while driving except where corrective lenses show an improvement but wearing lenses would be detrimental to the applicants visual well being a statement to this effect, signed by a physician, ophthalmologist or optometrist must be presented. But only wear them at the DMV if you need to wear them while youre driving too. Unread post Even if they're just reading glasses. You may take a vision test at a DMV office or your vision test results may be submitted to DMV. C. Area restrictions. Rule 4501:1-1-20 - Ohio Administrative Code | Ohio Laws
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