Iowa Admin. Code r. 761-604.12

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 10, November 13, 2024

Rule 761-604.12 - Vision referrals

(1)Referral.

a. If during any vision screening, an applicant cannot attain 20/40 with at least one eye but can attain 20/70 with at least one eye, the department shall not issue a license to the applicant. Instead, the department shall advise the applicant to consult a licensed vision specialist.

b. A vision report, pursuant to subrule 604.10(3), shall be required before the department will reconsider licensing.

(2)License. If the applicant's license is valid, the department may issue a temporary driving permit with restrictions appropriate to the applicant's visual acuity level and field of vision. If the applicant's license is valid for less than 30 days, the temporary driving permit shall not be valid for more than 60 days from the end of the current license validity.

(3)Report. If the vision report recommends a restriction, the department shall issue a restricted license even though it would not be required by departmental standards.

(4)Applicant refusal. If an applicant refuses to consult a licensed vision specialist, the department shall issue or deny the license based on the results achieved on the vision screening.

This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code sections 321.181, 321.186, 321.186A, 321.193 and 321.196.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 761-604.12

Amended by IAB June 3, 2020/Volume XLII, Number 25, effective 7/8/2020