Minn. R. agency 171, ch. 7414, WAIVERS OF PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, pt. 7414.1440

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 20, November 12, 2024

Part 7414.1440 - VISION WAIVER; ADDITIONAL APPLICATION INFORMATION

The application of an applicant seeking a waiver because of the failure to meet the vision requirements in Code of Federal Regulations, title 49, section 391.41, paragraph (b)(10), must also contain a letter signed and dated from an optometrist or ophthalmologist that:

A. identifies and defines the visual deficiency;

B. certifies that the applicant's visual acuity is at least 20/40 Snellen, corrected or uncorrected, in the better eye;

C. certifies that the applicant has a field of vision of no less than 120 degrees of field in one or both eyes together as demonstrated on a Goldman perimeter using a IIIe target, or equivalent full field test using an automated perimeter;

D. certifies that the individual recognizes the colors of red, green, and amber in traffic signals in an actual field test if the subject fails a color screening test or a comparable color contrast sensitivity test; and

E. certifies that in the examiner's opinion the applicant can safely perform the normal school bus driver operations required.

Minn. R. agency 171, ch. 7414, WAIVERS OF PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, pt. 7414.1440

22 SR 2343

Statutory Authority: MS s 14.06; 171.321; 299A.01