New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules
Saf - Department of Safety
Subtitle Saf-C - Commissioner, Department of Safety
Chapter Saf-C 1000 - DRIVER LICENSING
Part Saf-C 1004 - VISUAL ACUITY EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS
Section Saf-C 1004.08 - Special Visual Acuity Requirements

Universal Citation: NH Admin Rules Saf-C 1004.08

Current through Register No. 40, October 3, 2024

(a) Notwithstanding any other provision to the contrary, the director shall issue a driver license to an applicant whose visual acuity is between 20/40 and 20/70 only if the provisions of this section are met.

(b) No driver license shall be issued to an applicant whose visual acuity is worse than 20/40 using both eyes, or worse than 20/30 if there is vision in only one eye, unless the following has been completed:

(1) The applicant has submitted a completed form DSMV 61 to the division;

(2) The applicant has also submitted form DSMV 61, Part C to the director, which has been completed by an eye doctor; and

(3) The eye doctor has stated the following on form DSMV 61, Part C:
a. That the applicant's visual acuity allows the applicant to safely operate a motor vehicle with or without restrictions;

b. The nature of the hardship which the applicant would be subject to if the applicant is not issued a driver license;

c. The eye doctor's recommendation that the applicant be issued a driver license; and

d. Any other factors which the eye doctor feels are pertinent.

(c) Upon receipt of a completed form DSMV 61, the director shall issue a driver license to the applicant if they receive the eye doctor's certification and recommendation for a driver license and the applicant's visual acuity meets the division's minimum standards, as set forth in (a) above.

(d) In making this determination, the director shall consider:

(1) The applicant's visual acuity; and

(2) Certification from the applicant's eye doctor that the applicant's visual acuity meets the division's minimum standards as set forth in (a) above.

#8109, eff 6-24-04; ss by #10176, eff 8-23-12

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