Top Vision

You must have a visual acuity of at least 20/40 in one eye to pass the driver's license vision test.

If you use glasses or contacts to reach this standard, you will need to wear the corrective lenses whenever you drive.

Drivers who turn 75 years old need to have their license renewed, and pass the vision test every year.

Top Seizures and Other Medical Conditions

Drivers who suffer from diabetes, epilepsy, heart ailments, and other serious medical conditions must provide periodic updates on their health to the Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) through medical reports completed and signed by their doctor.

The reports may be turned in at a MVD office, or mailed to:

• Motor Vehicle Division

• Drivers Services Bureau

• P.O. Box 1028

• Santa Fe, NM 87504-1028

Epileptics must have their condition under control and have been without seizures for six months before applying for a driver's license.

For more information on medical conditions and how they can affect your driving privileges, call the MVD at (888) 683-4636 or stop by a MVD office.

Top Reporting an Unsafe Driver

If you suspect that a driver may no longer be fit to drive, you should address your concerns in a letter, and send it to:

• Motor Vehicle Division

• Medical Unit

• P.O. Box 1028

• Santa Fe, NM 87504-1028

You may also fax the letter to (505) 461-1710.

Include as much information as you can about the driver, such as the full name, address, license plate number, or driver's license number. Of course, also detail your concerns about the person's ability to drive safely.

The information will be reviewed and action taken when necessary. You may be contacted for more information, or given additional instructions.

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