31 Miss. Code. R. 1-9.1

Current through December 10, 2024

Rule 31-1-9.1 - Vision

1. Responsibilities of the License Examiner:

a. In conducting the screening of vision, the driver license examiner has the responsibility to:

i. Know what phases of vision are to be considered in administrative actions in granting driver license.

ii. Know what action is expected of applicant as a result of their vision screening.

iii. Know what applicant is testing in each phase of the screening test.

iv. Know how to administer the screening test.

v. Realize the vision screening procedures are for the purpose of preventing automobile accidents.

vi. Use the testing situation as a public relations opportunity to sell the program of safe driving.

2. Referrals:

NEVER refer an applicant to any particular physician, if he/she fails vision screening, simply give applicant the DE-26 form and suggest he/she see any vision specialist of his/her choice. Upon his/her return, should the vision specialist's reading not correspond with that of the examiner, the vision specialist's, as a rule, will be the deciding score and his findings must accompany the records of the examination and the application. Extreme discrepancies will be referred to a superior. Very often by calling the vision specialist, you will obtain a great deal more information concerning the applicant's eyes.

31 Miss. Code. R. 1-9.1

Miss. Code Ann. § 45-1-3