Top Sight

Unrestricted License

• You must have 20/40 vision in at least one eye, with or without glasses or contacts.

• Each eye must have 60 degrees of visual field; both eyes must have 60 degrees of visual field.

Restricted License

• You must have a minimum of 20/40 vision in at least one eye.

Top Hearing

There are no restrictions against deaf or hearing impaired drivers.

To improve communication with police and emergency personnel, brightly colored "Deaf" and "Hard of Hearing - Speak Clearly" license stickers are available. If interested, contact Vermont's Secretary of State office at (802) 828-2148.

Top Seizures

If you harbor a medical condition that can ignite blackouts or loss of consciousness, you and a certified physician must complete a medical evaluation form. Mail it to:

• Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles

• Driver Improvement Section

• 120 State Street

• Montpelier, Vermont 05603-001

The DMV will then evaluate your situation before informing you whether or not you'll be allowed to apply for a Vermont driver's license. If you already have a license, it may place restrictions on your license, or require further updates or testing.

Top Aging Drivers

There currently are no restrictions on elderly drivers, nor any mandatory testing at a certain age.

Top Reporting an Incompetent Driver

Call Vermont's DMV for advice on how to proceed with reporting a driver by dialing (802) 828-2000.

Top Testing Accommodations for Drivers With Disabilities

Call any DMV office for information on testing accommodations.

Top Forms and Publications

• Medical Evaluation/Progress Report

• Medical Examiners Certificate

• Disabled Parking Placard Application

• Temporary Disabled Parking Placard Application and Medical Form

• Application for Window Tint Medical Exemption Permit

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