Section Saf-C 1004.08 - Special Visual Acuity Requirements(a) Notwithstanding any other provision to the contrary, the director shall issue a driver license to an applicant whose visual acuity is between 20/40 and 20/70 only if the provisions of this section are met.(b) No driver license shall be issued to an applicant whose visual acuity is worse than 20/40 using both eyes, or worse than 20/30 if there is vision in only one eye, unless the following has been completed:(1) The applicant has submitted a completed form DSMV 61 to the division;(2) The applicant has also submitted form DSMV 61, Part C to the director, which has been completed by an eye doctor; and(3) The eye doctor has stated the following on form DSMV 61, Part C:a. That the applicant's visual acuity allows the applicant to safely operate a motor vehicle with or without restrictions;b. The nature of the hardship which the applicant would be subject to if the applicant is not issued a driver license;c. The eye doctor's recommendation that the applicant be issued a driver license; andd. Any other factors which the eye doctor feels are pertinent.(c) Upon receipt of a completed form DSMV 61, the director shall issue a driver license to the applicant if they receive the eye doctor's certification and recommendation for a driver license and the applicant's visual acuity meets the division's minimum standards, as set forth in (a) above.(d) In making this determination, the director shall consider: (1) The applicant's visual acuity; and(2) Certification from the applicant's eye doctor that the applicant's visual acuity meets the division's minimum standards as set forth in (a) above.N.H. Admin. Code § Saf-C 1004.08
#8109, eff 6-24-04; ss by #10176, eff 8-23-12
Amended by Number 32, Filed August 10, 2023, Proposed by #13685, Effective 8/5/2023, Expires 8/5/2033 (see Revision Note at chapter heading for Saf-C 1000).