Current through Vol. 42, No. 1, September 16, 2024
(a)
Visual examination. The
vision standards set forth in this section and OAC
260:135-5-52 are not intended to
supersede any other:
(1) state standard or
rule for operators of school buses [see OAC 210:30-5 regarding school bus
operator rules], or
(2) federal law
or regulation.
(b)
Vision screening. The eyesight of an applicant shall be screened
by a driver examiner by means of a vision screener or by the use of a Snellen
Chart and shall meet the requirements set out in OAC
260:135-5-52 or
49 C.F.R., Section
391.41, whichever is applicable.
(c)
Visual acuity and field of vision -
Commercial driver license applicants who are exempt from the
49 C.F.R., §
391.41(b)(10).
(1) An applicant, who is exempt from
49 C.F.R., §
391.41(b)(10), may be
considered for a commercial driver license, if the applicant meets the vision
standards established in:
(A) OAC
260:135-5-52(a)(1)(C),
and
(B) OAC
595:10-5-7(b)(2).
(2) An applicant who fails to meet the vision
standards in (1) of this subsection shall be given by the driver examiner an
"Additional Visual Screening Report" (Form DL-20) to be taken for completion to
a vision specialist of the applicant's choice to determine if the applicant's
vision can be corrected to meet the standards in (1) of this subsection. The
applicant shall return the completed Form DL-20 to a driver examiner after
visiting the vision specialist. The visual acuity and field of vision readings
of the vision specialist shall be the readings accepted by Service Oklahoma.
Any recommendations by the vision specialist regarding the driving ability or
limitations of the applicant shall be followed by Service Oklahoma.
(3) If the vision specialist:
(A) is able to correct vision to meet the
standards of (1) of this subsection, the applicant may be further considered by
Service Oklahoma for a commercial driver license, or
(B) is unable to correct vision to meet the
standards of (1) of this subsection, the applicant will be denied a commercial
driver license. The applicant may appeal the denial pursuant to OAC
260:135-5-62.
(d)
Visual acuity and field of vision -
Commercial driver license applicants who are not exempt from the
49 C.F.R., §
391.41(b)(10).
(1) An applicant, who is not exempt from
49 C.F.R., §
391.41(b)(10), may be
considered for a commercial driver license, if the applicant meets the
standards established in 49
C.F.R., §
391.41(b)(10).
(2) An applicant who fails to meet the vision
standards in (1) of this subsection shall be given by the driver examiner an
"Additional Visual Screening Report" (Form DL-20) to be taken for completion to
a vision specialist of the applicant's choice to determine if the applicant's
vision can be corrected to meet the standards in (1) of this subsection. The
applicant shall return the completed Form DL-20 to a driver examiner after
visiting the vision specialist. The visual acuity and field of vision readings
of the vision specialist shall be the readings accepted by Service Oklahoma.
Any recommendations by the vision specialist regarding the driving ability or
limitations of the applicant shall be followed by Service Oklahoma.
(3) If the vision specialist:
(A) is able to correct vision to meet the
standards of (1) of this subsection, the applicant may be further considered by
Service Oklahoma for a commercial driver license, or
(B) is unable to correct vision to meet the
standards of (1), the applicant shall be referred:
(i) for an interstate Class A, B, or C
commercial driver license, to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration,
Oklahoma Division Office, 300 N. Meridian, Suite 106 North, Oklahoma City, OK
73107, (405) 605-6047, or
(ii) for
an intrastate Class A, B, or C commercial driver license, if the applicant has
been continuously operating as a commercial motor vehicle driver with the
proper type of commercial driver license prior to and since June 12, 1989, to
the Medical Desk, Department of Public, P.O. Box 11415, Oklahoma City, OK
73136-0415, (405) 425-2083.
(4) The decision of the Federal Motor Carrier
Safety Administration shall be the final determination as to whether the
applicant may be further considered by Service Oklahoma for an interstate Class
A, B, or C commercial driver license.
(A) If
the Administration authorizes the applicant for further consideration, the
applicant shall provide to Service Oklahoma the waiver issued by the
Administration to the applicant. Service Oklahoma shall follow any
recommendations included in the waiver as to driving limitations deemed
necessary for the condition of the applicant.
(B) If the Administration does not authorize
the applicant for further consideration, the applicant may contact the Medical
Desk of the Department, as provided in (3)(B)(ii) of this subsection, for
consideration for a waiver for an intrastate Class A, B, or C commercial driver
license, if the applicant has been continuously operating as a commercial motor
vehicle driver with the proper type of commercial driver license prior to and
since June 12, 1989.
(5)
Service Oklahoma, in conjunction with the Medical Desk of the Department of
Public Safety shall make the final determination as to whether the applicant
may be further considered by Service Oklahoma for an intrastate Class A, B, or
C commercial driver license.
(A) If Service
Oklahoma, in conjunction with the Medical Desk of the Department of Public
Safety authorizes the applicant for further consideration, Service Oklahoma
shall issue an authority letter to the applicant which shall include any
recommendations to the Driver License Examining Division as to driving
limitations deemed necessary for the condition of the applicant.
(B) If Service Oklahoma, in conjunction with
the Medical Desk of the Department of Public Safety does not authorize the
applicant for further consideration, Service Oklahoma shall issue a letter to
the applicant stating that authority is being denied. The applicant may appeal
the denial pursuant to OAC
260:135-5-62.
(e)
Restrictions. Service
Oklahoma may impose restrictions on those applicants under (c) and (d) of this
section whose visual acuity does not meet standards established in OAC
260:135-5-52, restricting the
operation of a motor vehicle to specified area, time of day, streets and
highways, speed limits and any other restriction deemed necessary by Service
Oklahoma, in conjunction with the Department of Public Safety for the safe
operation of a motor vehicle. Such restrictions shall apply if the applicant is
licensed by Service Oklahoma to operate a motor vehicle.
