Medical Considerations

Sight

Unrestricted Driver's License

• Must have 20/40 vision or better in one or both eyes.

• Must have 100 degrees or better horizontal vision in one or both eyes.

Daylight Restricted Driver's License

• Must have at least 20/70 vision in one or both eyes.

• Must have a horizontal vision that's 70 degrees or better. For one eye you must have at least 40 degrees temporal and 30 degrees or better nasal.

Glasses/Contacts

• If you wear glasses or contacts to pass a vision test, your license will reflect this restriction, requiring you to don them while driving.

• You can have the "glasses/contacts restriction" removed following successful laser surgery. Visit any Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) service center and apply for a replacement license.

Hearing

There are no restrictions for hearing impaired drivers. Your driver's license will recognize your impairment, so in case you're pulled over, legal authorities will be aware of your disability.

Seizures

You must be seizure-free for at least six months to qualify for a Virginia driver's license.

If you experience a seizure, blackout or loss of consciousness while licensed, the DMV will suspend your driving freedoms for six months. If you remain seizure-free during this time, you'll be required to go through a review process before your license can be reinstated. As part of the review may be required you to:

• Pass a road test.

• Pass a knowledge test.

• Have your doctor submit a medical statement.

• Have either your optometrist or ophthalmologist provide a vision statement.

• Be evaluated by a Driver Rehabilitation Specialist.

Based on the DMV's assessment of your medical statements or test results it may recommend that:

• Your license be suspended.

• Your license be restricted.

• You submit to periodic vision or medical tests.

• You agree to a driver evaluation.

Aging Drivers

During license renewal drivers 80 or older must submit to a vision test.

Reporting an Incompetent Driver

You must either write a letter or complete a Medical Review Request and send to:

• DMV Medical Review Services

• P.O. Box 27412

• Richmond, Virginia 23269-0001

Include:

• The driver's name and/or address.

• Detailed reasons on why you believe the person in question should be evaluated.

• Your name, address and phone number.

Testing Accommodations for Drivers With Disabilities

You can request special for testing accommodations at any DMV service center.

Medical Forms and Publications

• Customer Medical Report

• Medical Review Request

• Vision Screening Report

• Disabled Parking Plates/Placards Application

• Institutional/Organizational Disabled Parking Placard Application

• Disabled Parking Plates and Placards Information

• Sun-Shading Medical Waiver Application

• Sun-Shading Removal Certification

• CDL Disability Waiver or Hazardous Materials Variance Application

• Conditions of Variance for CDL Driver to Haul Hazardous Materials

• Vision Examination Form for Wearers of Bioptic Telescopic Lens

• Certification for Use of Bioptic Telescopic Lens

• Driver Licensing Information for Bioptic Telescopic Lens Wearers

• Medical Fitness Information