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Visual Acuity: 20/60 or better with bioptic telescope
Visual Field: 110 degrees horizontal 80 degrees vertical;
Will allow monocular drivers.
There are certain training requirements and written verification is needed from an optometrist or ophthalmologist.
Use of bioptic telescopes are permitted for obtaining a license and driving.
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Alabama Department of Public Safety; Procedural Manual, Section 8, Issue date: 4/16/97 Date last verified: Jan. 2008
HomeVisual Acuity:
minimum of 20/40 in one eye gets unrestricted license. Same with glasses restricted to wearing glasses (contacts).
Best visual acuity of 20/40 to 20/100 in one eye (w/wo glasses) needs report from an eye specialist. Request for license then determined by discretion.
Less than 20/100 best corrected: no license.
A person wearing telescopic or compound lenses whos field of vision is less than 60 percent will not be issued a Class D license unless the person is able to meet the requirements for visual acuity without the aid of the lenses.
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Alaska DMV: AAC 08.340 MEDICAL STANDARDS; authority: AS 28.05.011 AS28.15.081 AS 28.15.031 DATE LAST VERIFIED: October, 2007
HomeVisual Acuity:
minimum of 20/40 in one eye required.
Persons with binocular vision and v.a. of 20/60 will be restricted to daytime driving only.
Visual Field:
Field of vision must be 60 degrees, plus 35 degrees on the opposite side of the nose in at least one eye.
BIOPTIC TELESCOPE GLASSES ARE PERMITTED TO PASS THE VISION STANDARDS
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Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS) 28-3005, 28-3314; Arizona Administrative Code: R17-4-502, R17-4-503 DATE LAST VERIFIED: FEB 10, 2006
HomeVisual Acuity:
minimum uncorrected of 20/40 for unrestricted license and minimum of 20/50 for a restricted license.
Persons with binocular vision and v.a. of 20/60 will be restricted to daytime driving only.
Visual Field:
Field of vision must be 140 degrees for a person with two eyes, and 105 degrees for a person with one eye.
Bioptic Telescopes are permitted under certain conditions.
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NO DEFINITIVE RULE CONCERNING DRIVING WITH BIOPTIC TELESCOPES.
INFORMATION TO BE SUBMITTED TO LEGAL DEPT. FOR DECISION (as of Dec. 20, 2004)
Drvr Svcs Issuance Sec; p227; 27-16-704 Date last verified: May 22, 2007
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These are some guidelines:
Visual Acuity:
The department shall not issue a driver's license to, or renew a driver's license of, any person whose best corrected visual acuity is 20/200 or worse in that person's better eye, as verified by an optometrist or ophthalmologist. No person may use a bioptic telescope or similar lens to meet the 20/200 visual acuity standards."
Bioptic Telescope Lenses are permitted for driving.
New pilot program in Northern California includes new assessment tools:
1. Observation for any physical limitations that could affect safe driving.
2. A cognitive exercise that will require you to recall in writing your social security number or your zip code if you have never been issued a SSN.
3. A vision test that measures contrast sensitivity.
4. Perceptual Response Test, if you do not perform well on the standard tests or new assessment tools.
http://info.sen.ca.gov/pub/99-00/bi...sb_335_bill_200000930_chaptered.html DATE LAST VERIFIED: October 8, 2007
Home20/40 in the better eye, with or without corrective lenses.
20/70 in the better eye if worse eye is 20/200 or better; 20/40 if worse eye is worse than 20/200.
Visual Field:
Bioptic telescopes are permitted to meet visual acuity standards. Doctor must fill out form 2401
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Colorado Motor Vehicle Division, Motor Vehicle law 42-2-111, Driver License Services DATE LAST VERIFIED: May 15, 2007
HomeVisual Acuity:
Unrestricted license: 20/40 in the better eye, with or without corrective lenses.
Restricted license: 20/50 to 20/70
Under some circumstances a license can be issued when the visual acuity is 20/200.
Visual Field:
Field of vision must be 140 degrees for a person with two eyes, and 100 degrees for a person with one eye.
An operator's license shall not be issued to an operator who uses spectacle mounted telescopic aids.
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Health Standards for licensing decisions for operators of motor vehicles, section 14-45a-1 DATE LAST VERIFIED: May 21, 2007
HomeVisual Acuity:
Unrestricted license: 20/40 in the better eye, with or without corrective lenses.
Restricted license: 20/50; beyond 20/50 driving privileges are denied
Visual Field:
No requirements.
Bioptic Telescopes are treated on an individual basis as long as the applicant passes all the driving tests.
Dept. of Public Safety, Division of Motor Vehicles, Manager of Driver Safety. DATE LAST VERIFIED: October 8, 2007
HomeVisual Acuity:
Must have 20/70 in either eye with or without corrective lenses.
Monocular persons need 20/40 in the fellow eye.
Visual Field:
140 degrees minimum.
Bioptic Telescopes are not recognized to meet visual standards.
BIOPTICS ARE PERMITTED FOR DRIVING, IF AND ONLY IF, A BIOPTIC USER IS ABLE TO ATTAIN A DISTANCE VISUAL ACUITY SCORE OF 20'/70 OR BETTER IN EACH EYE WITH OR WITHOUT STANDARD CORRECTIVE LENSES.
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Rules and Regulations, Chapter 15-A-5 DATE LAST VERIFIED: November 2008
HomeVisual Acuity:
Must have 20/60 in either eye with or without corrective lenses.
Bioptic Telescope Lenses are permitted for best corrected acuity as low as 20/200, with some restrictions.
License renewal for bioptic drivers is now 4 years.
Visual Field:
140 degrees minimum if two eyes. If monocular, needs minimum of 70 degrees temporally and 50 degrees nasally.
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Rules and Regulations 40-5-27 DATE LAST VERIFIED: May 15, 2007
HomeVisual Acuity:
20/40 in the better eye, with or without corrective lenses.
No provision for less than 20/40.
Visual Field:
Field of vision must be 140 degrees for a person with two eyes, and 70 degrees for a person with one eye.
Bioptic telescopes are permitted for driving but not for passing the vision tests.
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"Peggy", Dept. of Motor Vehicle Safety, s19-122-8 DATE LAST VERIFIED: FEB. 7, 2005
HomeVisual Acuity:
20/40 in the better eye, with or without corrective lenses: no restrictions
20/50-20/60: Annual Testing and Road Test
20/70: Denied
Visual Field:
Nothing specified.
The use of bioptic telescopes is acceptable. Acuity must reach 20/40. Annual visual and road test. Daylight only.
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Nadine, Idaho DMV DATE LAST VERIFIED: October, 2007
HomeVisual Acuity:
20/40 in the better eye, with or without corrective lenses.
20/70 in the better eye: restricted license (daylight only).
20/100 in the better eye, 20/40 through bioptic telescope. Certain limitations are placed on type of telescopes.
Visual Field:
Field of vision must be 140 degrees for a person with two eyes. For monocular, 70 degrees temporally & 35 degrees nasally.
Bioptic telescopes are permitted under certain circumstances with certain limitations.
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Drivers Services Department DATE LAST VERIFIED: DEC. 31, 2008
HomeVisual Acuity:
20/40 in the better eye, with or without corrective lenses.
20/50 in the better eye: restricted license daytime only
20/70 in each eye with best correction: daytime only (must have 120 degree horizontal field)
Bioptic Telescope Lenses are permitted for best corrected acuity as low as 20/200, with some restrictions.
Visual Acuity must reach 20/40 with telescope (4X or less);
Visual field no less than 120 degrees horizontal;
Color vision adequate for traffic lights;
Stable eye condition; good mental attitude.
Evaluation by driver educator/ approval of DMV medical review board/ 30 hours of driver training / pass road test
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Indiana Drivers Vision Requirements & D. McConnaha, OD, Indiana University Low Vision Service
DATE LAST VERIFIED: DEC. 31, 2008
HomeVisual Acuity:
20/40 in the better eye, with or without corrective lenses.
20/50 in the better eye: restricted license (daylight only).
20/70 in the better eye: restricted license (daylight only, up to 35 mph).
Visual Field:
140 degrees: no restriction
between 115 and 140 degrees: certain restrictions.
Bioptic telescopes are not permitted to meet visual acuity standards.
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Iowa Drivers Manual, Administrative Rule 600.4 DATE LAST VERIFIED: MARCH 14, 2005
HomeVisual Acuity:
20/20 - 20/50 in the better eye, with or without corrective lenses.
20/50 - 20/100 drive test a must.
20/100 - 20/400 must be approved by Driver Review
20/400 or worse: Must be approved by MAB or Director
Visual Field:
Less than 110degress requires test drive.
Monocular driver: less than 55 degrees requires test drive.
For Bioptic Users: vision form required; annual report required; drive test based on acuity through carrier lenses. Doctor must certify that applicant is safe enough to attempt drive test.
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Kansas Adminstrative Regulations 92-52-12 & DATE LAST VERIFIED: July, 2007
HomeVisual Acuity:
20/200 OR BETTER, WITH CORRECTIVE LENSES IN THE BETTER EYE to be accepted in a certified driver training program.
20/60 OR BETTER USING A BIOPTIC TELESCOPIC DEVICE
Visual Field:
120 DEGREES HORIZONTALLY AND 80 DEGREES VERTICALLY IN THE SAME EYE.
MANY RESTRICTIONS APPLY AND SPECIAL DRIVER TRAINING IS REQUIRED.
Restrictions may be removed if the licensed driver drives for 36 months without any at-fault accidents and without any license suspensions; and successfully completes additional evaluation and training specifically designed for night driving from a certified driver training program; and passes a comprehensive night driving examination.
THE PROGRAM WILL BE ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT FOR THE BLIND
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Kentucky Department for the Blind; SueG.Simon@mail.state.ky.us DATE LAST VERIFIED: Dec. 31, 2008
Home20/40 in the better eye, with or without corrective lenses.
For Telescopic Wearers:
At Least 20/200 in one eye
20/60 with the bioptic Telescope
Visual Field of 110degrees Horizontal (if monocular: 40 temporal & 30 nasal)
Report by O.D. or M. D.
30 hours behind the wheel training
pass drive test
Restriction "E": no motorcycle or scooter; no night or adverse conditions
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ACT No. 881 HB 1550, Regular Session, 2004 SIGNED INTO LAW IN 2004. DATE LAST VERIFIED: October 8, 2007
HomeVisual Acuity:
20/40 in the better eye, with or without corrective lenses.
20/70 in the better eye with restrictions: Each eye must be 20/70.
If one eye worse than 20/70, other eye must be at least 20/60 for daylight restricted license, with 25 mile radius.
If one eye worse than 20/70, other eye must be at least 20/50 for daylight restricted license.
If one eye worse than 20/70, other eye must be at least 20/40 for unrestricted license.
Visual Field:
Binocular field of vision 140 degrees.
Binocular field of vision between 110 and 140 degrees with restricitions.
Bioptic telescopes are not permitted to meet visual acuity standards.
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Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles DATE LAST VERIFIED: May 21, 2007
HomeVisual Acuity:
20/40 in each eye with or without corrective lenses.
Continuous field of view of 140 degrees.
Restricted license:
Up to 20/70 in one or both eyes and a minimum 110 degree fields with at least 35 degrees lateral to the middle of each side.
In Oct. 1997, the Modified Vision Program replaced the Bioptic Telescopic Lens program. Clients licensed under this program must have a visual acuity worse than 20/70 but no worse than 20/100 in one or both eyes and a continuous field of vision of at least 110 degrees with at least 35 degrees lateral to the midline of each side.
After approval by our MAB these clients must obtain a clinical and behind the wheel evaluation at a certified rehabiliation facility to determine if they are compensating for their low vision and to develop compensatory strategies for safe driving.
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www.marylandmva.com/DriverServ/VisionScreen/default.htm DATE LAST VERIFIED: Dec. 31, 2008
HomeVisual Acuity:
unrestricted: 20/40 in the better eye, with or without corrective lenses + 120 degree field + distinguish red/green/amber colors.
restricted: 20/70 in the better eye, with or without corrective lenses + 120 degree field + distinguish red/green/amber colors.
bioptic: 20/40 through telescope, 20/100 through carrier, + same VF/Color requirements. The other eye must be at least 20/100.
Bioptic telescopes are permitted under certain circumstances with certain limitations.
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DATE LAST VERIFIED: May 22, 2007Visual Acuity:
20/40 in the better eye, with or without corrective lenses.
20/70 in the better eye with restrictions (daylight only)
20/60 if progressive abrnormalities or diseases of the eye.
Visual Field:
Binocular field of vision 140 degrees.
Binocular field of vision between 90 and 140 degrees with restricitions.
Bioptic telescopes are permitted to meet visual acuity standards.
Certification in driver instruction is required.
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Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles DATE LAST VERIFIED: Nov. 28, 2005
HomeVisual Acuity:
20/40 in the better eye, with or without corrective lenses.
20/70 in the better eye with restrictions on speed limit.
When VA is 20/80 or up to, but not including 20/100, applicant referred to driver evaluation unit.
20/100 in the better eye- applicant is denied a license
Visual Field:
Horizontal field of vision 105 degrees.
Horizontal field of vision of less than 105 degrees: possible with restrictions.
Bioptic telescopes are not mentioned in the regulations. However, if the applicant can meet the minimum requirements, the doctor must write "bioptic lenses" on the vision report form. The driver evaluation unit will conduct a "visual road test" before licensing.
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Driver and Vehicle Services Division, 7410.2400 DATE LAST VERIFIED: May 1, 2007
HomeVisual Acuity:
20/200 Best Corrected without telescope
20/50 With Telescope
Visual Field at least 150 degrees
There are certain restrictions on the power of the telescope (4X), how fitted, and who prescribes them.
There are certain training requirements, and a letter from an optometrist or ophthalmologist.
Bioptic telescopes are permitted to pass the vision test and drive.
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Mississippi Highway Safety Patrol, Driver Services Bureau, 4/10/00 Date last verified: May 15, 2007
HomeVisual Acuity: (has rather complicated rules)
unrestricted: 20/40 in the better eye, with or without corrective lenses.
restricted: up to 20/160 in the better eye.
Visual Field:
55 degrees or better in both eyes..
85 degrees in one eye: restrictions apply.
Bioptic telescopes are not permitted to meet visual acuity standards but can be used to meet the skills test.
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Drivers License Bureau, vision guidelines Date last verified: DEC. 31, 2008
HomeVisual Acuity:
20/40 in the better eye, with or without corrective lenses.
20/40 to 20/70 in the better eye with restrictions on daylight and speed.
20/100 in the better eye: possible restricted license if need is shown.
Visual Field:
No information provided.
Bioptic telescopes are not permitted to improve the visual acuity on testing, but may be used for driving.
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Montana Motor Vehicle Division, 23.3.119 DATE LAST VERIFIED: October, 2007
HomeNebraska has 17 types of restrictions on driver's licenses depending upon the vision in each eye.
Generally, 20/40 in the better eye is required.
Less than 100 degrees is denied. Over 140 degrees, no restriction.
Bioptic telescopes are permitted to meet visual acuity standards and require yearly renewal.
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Chapter 60, Motor Vehicles Date Last Verified: July, 2007
HomeVisual Acuity:
20/40 in the better eye, with or without corrective lenses.
Visual Field:
Binocular field of vision 140 degrees.
Binocular field of vision between 110 and 140 degrees with restricitions.
Bioptic telescopes are permitted to meet visual acuity standards: 20/40 through the telescope; 20/120 through carrier; 130 degree visual field.
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483.405 Driver's License Division, Las Vegas, Nevada DATE LAST VERIFIED: AUG, 2005
Home20/40 in the better eye, with or without corrective lenses.
20/70 in the better eye with restrictions
Visual Field:
Bioptic telescopes are not mentioned in the regulations.
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Part C, Department of Safety
Home20/50 in the better eye, with or without corrective lenses.
Any VA that does not meet that requirement is sent to the Medical Review Board. They may require the patient's eye care practitioner to provide pertinent information regarding vision/ocular status.
Visual Field:
Not mentioned in the regulations.
Bioptic telescopes are not mentioned in the rule to meet visual acuity standards.
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Licensing Service, 13:21-8.10 e DATE LAST VERIFIED: October 8, 2007
Home20/40 in the better eye, with or without corrective lenses.
20/80 in the better eye with restrictions
120 degrees in the horizontal meridian, with at least 30 degrees in the nasal field of one eye.
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Taxation and Revenue Department, Driver Services. Date last verified: May 15, 2007
HomeVisual Acuity:
minimum best corrected 20/40 in one eye with or without glasses;
20/40 to 20/70 best corrected in one eye requires minimum of 140degree horizontal visual field.
20/80 to 20/100 best corrected in one eye requires minimum of 140 degree horizontal visual field plus 20/40 through a Bioptic Telescopic Lens. In addition, specific areas of training in the use of the Bioptic Telescopic Lens is required.
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NYS DMV rules/regulations.
Home20/40 in the better eye, with or without corrective lenses.
20/70 in the better eye with restrictions
Visual Field:
60 degrees in one eye (30 degrees on each side).
Binocular field of vision between 110 and 140 degrees with restricitions.
Bioptic telescopes are not permitted to meet visual acuity standards but are permitted for driving and must be prescribed by a optometrist or ophthalmologist.
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p14-17, Driver Medical Evaluation Date last verified: May 22, 2007
*The following is a DRAFT BILL which is being considered but has NOT been introduced to the General Assembly of North Carolina:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT to allow the use of bioptic lenses when testing for a drivers license and the issuance of a restricted license to an individual that passes certain requirements after passing the drivers license eye test.
The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
SECTION 1. G.S. 20-7 is amended by adding a new subsection to read:
"(t) Use of Bioptic Telescopic Lenses. – An applicant using bioptic telescopic lenses shall be eligible for a regular drivers license under this section if the applicant meets all of the following:
(1) Demonstrates a visual acuity of at least 20/200 in one or both eyes and a field of 70 degrees horizontal vision with or without corrective carrier lenses, or if the person has vision in one eye only, the person demonstrates a field of at least 40 degrees temporal and 30 degrees nasal horizontal vision.
(2) Demonstrates a visual acuity of at least 20/70 in one or both eyes with the bioptic telescopic lenses and without the use of field expanders.
(3) Provides a report of examination by an ophthalmologist or optometrist on a form prescribed by the Division for the Division to determine if all field of vision requirements are met or additional testing is needed.
(4) Meets all other criteria for licensure.
Applicants using bioptic telescopic lenses shall be eligible for a limited learner's permit or provisional drivers license issued pursuant to G.S. 20‑11, provided the requirements of this subsection are met and any other required testing or documentation is completed and submitted with the application.
Applicants issued a regular drivers license, limited learner's permit, or provisional drivers license, after using bioptic telescopic lenses for the eye test, shall be subject to the following restrictions on the license issued:
(1) The license or permit holder shall not be eligible for any endorsements.
(2) The license or permit shall permit the operation of motor vehicles only during the period beginning one‑half hour after sunrise and ending one‑half hour before sunset.
Applicants issued a regular drivers license, after using bioptic telescopic lenses for the eye test, may drive motor vehicles between the period beginning one‑half hour before sunset and ending one‑half hour after sunrise if the applicant:
(1) Demonstrates a visual acuity of at least 20/40 in one or both eyes with the bioptic telescopic lenses and without the use of field expanders;
(2) Has been licensed under this section for at least one year; and
(3) Passes a skills test taken at night.
Nothing in this subsection shall require the Division to issue licenses or permits applied for, pursuant to the requirements of this section, at any location other than the Division's Headquarters office in Raleigh. The Division may select additional offices throughout the State as sites for testing allowed pursuant to this subsection."
SECTION 2. This act is effective when it becomes law.
HomeNorth Dakota has many different types of restrictions depending upon the visual acuity in each eye. Generally, however, the following is true:
20/40 in the better eye, with or without corrective lenses.
One eye must be 20/60 or better to get a restricted license
20/70 in the better eye with restrictions on speed limit.
Worse eye must be 20/100 or better
Visual Field:
Binocular field of vision 105 degrees.
Binocular field of vision between 110 and 140 degrees with restricitions.
Bioptic telescopes are permitted to meet visual acuity standards: 20/130 in carrier, 20/40 in telescope; full peripheral field.
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Article 37-88, Chapter 37-88-01 Date last verified: May 1, 2007
HomeUnrestricted license:20/40 or better in at least one eye, better than 20/200 in each eye individually
Daytime only: 20/70 or better in at least one eye, better than 20/200 in each eye individually.
If less than 20/200 in one eye:
20/30 or better in fellow eye for unrestricted
20/60 or better in fellow eye for restricted.
Visual Field:
Applicant must complete a driver's education course using the bioptics before a license is granted.
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Driver License Special Case Section, 4501:1-1-33 Date last verified: March 21, 2007
Home20/40 in the better eye, with or without corrective lenses.
20/100 in the better eye with restrictions
Visual Field:
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4.3.12 Driver License Examiner
Home20/40 in the better eye, with or without corrective lenses.
Limited Vision Condition: means visual acuity in the better eye with best lens correction that is no better than 20/80 and no worse than 20/200.
A person with a limited vision condition may obtain a drivers license if they meet the following:
a) no ocular diagnosis that may result in deterioration of the person's corrected vision below a 20/200 level.
b) visual field of at least 120 degrees horizontally and 80 degrees vertically.
c) would be aided by using a bioptic telescopic lens when operating a motor vehicle.
d) is fitted by the licensed vision specialist with a bioptic telescopic lens mounted on the carrier lens
e) provides a certificate of completion of a rehabilitation training program
f) has the following restrictions: daylight driving only; not greater than 45 mph;
Visual Field:
A LICENSE ISSUED TO A PERSON WITH A LIMITED VISION CONDITION USING A BIOPTIC TELESCOPIC LENS WILL BE CANCELLED EFFECTIVE JUNE 30, 2008 UNLESS THE OREGON LEGISLATURE PASSES A SUBSEQUENT LAW THAT CONTINUES THE PROGRAM.
SB728 WHICH REPEALS THE SUNSET DATE OF 6/30/08 HAS PASSED THE OREGON SENATE AND IS UNDER REVIEW BY THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
DATE LAST VERIFIED: JAN, 08
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735-062-0045, driver safety case management
Enrolled Senate Bill 289 (sb 289-A) DATE LAST VERIFIED: October, 2007
Home20/40 in the better eye, with or without corrective lenses.
up to 20/100 combined vision with restrictions
Visual Field:
In 2005, Pennsylvania began allowing low vision applicants who meet minimum vision standards for consideration of restricted driving privileges, to use prescription bioptic lens systems to take the on-road driver's test. Once licensed, they are now permitted to use a bioptic lens system during driving.
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Section 83.3, Bureau of Driver Licensing DATE LAST VERIFIED: October 8, 2008
Home20/40 in the better eye, with or without corrective lenses.
No provisions for less than 20/40 in the better eye.
Visual Field:
Bioptic telescopes are not mentioned in the regulations.
Questions on vision reduction must go before the Medical Advisory Board for a decision on licensing.
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Operator Control,/Medical Review. DATE LAST VERIFIED: May 21, 2007
Home20/40 in the better eye, with or without corrective lenses.
20/70 in the better eye if worse eye is 20/200 or better; 20/40 if worse eye is worse than 20/200.
Visual Field:
Bioptic telescopes are not permitted to meet visual acuity standards, but may be used for driving.
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735-062-0045, driver safety case management Date last verified: May 22, 2007
Home20/40 in the better eye, with or without corrective lenses.
20/60 in the better eye with restrictions
20/70 or less must have a left outside mirror
Visual Field:
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Medical Standards for Drivers' Licenses, 61:06:01:11 DATE LAST VERIFIED: May 1, 2007
Home20/40 in the better eye, with or without corrective lenses.
20/60 in the better eye with restrictions
20/200 in the better eye REQUIRES BIOPTIC TELESCOPES; 20/60 through the telescope.
Bioptic telescopes are permitted to meet visual acuity standards, and many restrictions apply.
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Department of Safety, Chapter 1340-1-2; No. 8 Low Vision Guidelines; August 1990. Date last verified: March 21, 2007
HomeVisual Acuity:
20/50 in the better eye, with or without corrective lenses.
Restrictions begin with vision worse than 20/50, may require comprehensive road test.
Visual Field:
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Texas DPS I&P, 85.07 10-12-92 DATE LAST VERIFIED: January 31, 2006
Home20/40 in the better eye, with or without corrective lenses.
20/100 in the better eye with restrictions
Visual Field:
120 degrees horizontal and 20 degrees vertical.
Bioptic telescopes are not permitted to meet visual acuity standards.
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Utah Driver License Division. DATE LAST VERIFIED: May 15, 2007
Home20/40 in the better eye, with or without corrective lenses.
Visual Field:
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APA regulations, Section 8
Home20/40 in the better eye, with or without corrective lenses.
20/200 in the better eye with restrictions
Visual Field:
Bioptic telescopes are permitted: 20/200 through carrier, 20/70 through telescope;
May be restricted to daylight only but can be lifted after one year
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Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, DL565 (7/89) Date last verified: Jan., 2009
Home20/40 in the better eye, with or without corrective lenses.
20/100 in the better eye with restrictions
Visual Field:
Bioptic telescopes are permitted to meet visual acuity standards.
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7.3 Vision Testing (R/10/97) Date last verified: October, 2007
Home20/40 in the better eye, with or without corrective lenses.
20/70 in the better eye requires 140 degree visual field for restricted license.
A license can be issued upon the favorable recommendation of and optometrist or ophthalmologist.
Bioptic telescopes are not mentioned in the regulations.
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Regulation No. 72-2, June 24, 1975. 33 DCP 6708. DATE LAST VERIFIED: October 8, 2007
Home20/60 in the better eye, with or without corrective lenses.
With less than 20/60 in the better eye, must have optometrist or ophthalmologist declare ability to be safe.
Visual Field:
Bioptic telescopes are not permitted to meet visual acuity standards, but may be used for driving.
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91 L5R5; 3.4.b Division of Motor Vehicles, Driver Services. Date last verified: May 31, 2007
Home20/40 in the better eye, with or without corrective lenses.
20/100 in the better eye with restrictions
Visual Field:
70 degrees minimum.
Bioptic telescopes are not permitted to meet visual acuity standards, but may be used for driving.
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Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Section 8. Date last verified: May 1, 2007
Home20/40 in the better eye, with or without corrective lenses.
20/100 in the better eye with restrictions
Visual Field:
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Section 8, Department of Transportation DATE LAST VERIFIED: March 21, 2007
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