NAC483.340. Vision screening standards.

     1. The following summary of vision standards consists of minimum levels of acceptable vision and the restrictions that will be imposed on a driver if he or she fails to meet those minimum levels:

     (a) Vision with no progressive abnormalities or diseases of the eye:

          (1) Better than and including 20/40 - full driving privileges.

          (2) Worse than 20/40 through and including 20/70 - daylight driving only.

          (3) Worse than 20/70 - not eligible to be licensed.

     (b) Vision with progressive abnormalities or diseases of the eye:

          (1) Better than and including 20/40 - full driving privileges.

          (2) Worse than 20/40 through and including 20/60 - daylight driving only and yearly visual examination.

          (3) Worse than 20/60 - not eligible to be licensed.

     (c) Drivers with vision of 20/100 or worse in one eye and the vision in the other eye is:

          (1) Better than and including 20/40 - full driving privileges.

          (2) Worse than 20/40 through and including 20/50 - daylight driving only and yearly visual examination.

          (3) Worse than 20/50 - not eligible to be licensed.

     2. A person who fails to meet the minimum levels of acceptable vision for a license may not be licensed to drive, and the Department shall not administer a driving test to that person. A person who fails to meet minimum standards may submit a medical report by a physician or optometrist licensed to practice in this State for consideration by the Department. The Department may request additional opinions or supporting information if a medical report is questionable or unclear. All medical reports are advisory and are not binding on the Department.

     [Dep’t of Motor Veh., License for Disabled Persons Reg. § VI, eff. 4-29-82]—(NAC A by R015-97, 11-14-97; R065-12, 11-1-2012)