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2004 SESSION

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SB 402 Driver's license; requires vision exam for persons age 80 or older.

Introduced by: Jay O'Brien | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED SENATE:

Driver's licenses. Provides that no driver's license or learner's permit may be issued to any person who is 80 years old or older unless the applicant for renewal appears in person and either (i) passes a vision examination or (ii) presents a report of a vision examination, made within 90 days prior thereto by an ophthalmologist or optometrist, indicating that the applicant's vision meets or exceeds the standards contained in § 46.2-311. This bill is the same as HB 257.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Driver's license and learner's permits; vision examination. Requires that persons 65 years old or older pass a physician's vision examination before being issued a driver's license or learner's permit or having their driver's license or learner's permit renewed.