New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY
Chapter 21 - LICENSING SERVICE
Subchapter 8 - DRIVER LICENSES
Section 13:21-8.10 - Visual acuity test standards

(a) Vision will be considered as passing when a minimum of 20/50 is attained in each eye, with or without corrective lenses. This rating will be determined as measured by the Snellen Chart.

(b) When the vision in either eye is less than 20/50 and cannot be improved by means of corrective lenses, a certificate adequately explaining the deficiency and signed by a registered physician, ophthalmologist or optometrist must be presented.

(c) 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 applicant's visual well being, a statement to this effect, signed by a registered physician, ophthalmologist or optometrist, must be presented.

(d) When there is no vision in one eye, the good eye must meet the minimum standard of 20/50 with or without corrective lenses.

(e) In the event any special device or equipment is used or needed to meet the minimum requirements of this section, the matter may be referred to the Chief Administrator or his or her designee for final determination.