280-RICR-30-05-4. RULES AND REGULATIONS REGARDING THE ISSUANCE OF A DRIVERS LICENSE TO APPLICANTS AND LICENSEES WHO USE BIOPTIC TELESCOPIC LENSES (version Periodic Refile, 01/25/2007 to 01/07/2019)

STATE OF RHOSE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION/DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES RULES AND REGULATIONS REGARDING THE ISSUANCE OF A DRIVERS LICENSE TO APPLICANTS AND LICENSEES WHO USE BIOPTIC TELESCOPIC LENSES THOMAS M. HARRINGTON ADMINISTRATOR DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES 286 MAIN STREET PAWTUCKET, RI 02893 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE I. AUTHORITY 1 II. PURPOSE 1 III. RULE 1 IV. EFFECTIVE DATE 3 I. AUTHORITY Pursuant to the provisions of Title 31, Chapter 10, Section 28 of the Rhode Island General Laws regarding the issuance of restricted license. II. PURPOSE These Rules and Regulations are being promulgated to determine the eligibility of a motorist to use bioptic telescopic lenses and to regulate that use. III. RULE Visual acuity and horizontal peripheral field of vision standard for applicants and licensees who use bioptic telescopic lenses (please refer to diagram attached as “Appendix A”). Individuals who use bioptic telescopic lenses are not eligible to receive a (motorcycle) learner’s permit or license. Based upon the advice of the Registry’s Medical Advisory Board, the registrar has determined that such devices pose a safety hazard to both the individual operating the motorcycle and to the public. Individuals who use bioptic telescopic lenses are eligible to receive learner’s permits and licenses only, provided the following standards are met: (1) At least 20/40 distant visual acuity (Snellen) through the telescope, and at least 20/100 distant visual acuity (Snellen) through the carrier lens, and at least 20/100 distant visual acuity (Snellen) through the other lens; and not less than 120 degrees combined horizontal peripheral field of vision; and -1- (2) The bioptic telescope used by the applicant or licensee must be: Monocular The telescope must be on one eye only; telescopes over both eyes are not acceptable for licensing purposes. Fixed focus Telescopes that need to be rotated to focus are not acceptable. No greater than 3x Magnification must not exceed three times. Spectacle-mounted and No clip-on or hand-held telescopes are acceptable an integral part of for licensing purposes. the lens. Located so not to occlude The telescope must be affixed to the upper the wearer’s line of sight quadrant of the lens so that the wearer’s vision and not to occlude the while looking through the carrier lens or other visual field in the other lens is not blocked or impeded in any way. eye. See diagram attached as “Appendix A”. Eligible for a “daylight only” license. A restriction (daylight only) and a restriction (corrective lenses ) must be imposed. If the licensee wishes to have the restriction removed from his or her license, he or she must take and pass a night time driving test. Color vision standard: Applicant or licensee must be able to distinguish the colors red, green and amber. If the applicant or licensee cannot distinguish the colors red, green and amber, a license is not possible. Vision impairment standard: Applicant or licensee must not have unresolvable diplopia (double Vision which cannot be resolved by wearing an eye patch or other suppressive device). If the applicant or licensee does have unresolvable diplopia, a license is not possible. THE VISION SCREENING CERTIFICATE MUST BE COMPLETED AND SIGNED BY THE APPLICANT’S DOCTOR. -2- VISION SCREENING CERTIFICATE (Note: The signatures on this certificate must be in blue ink or red ink, black ink is not acceptable for the signature.) Name of Customer Type or Print License Number I hereby authorize the doctor or nurse practitioner completing this vision screening certificate to discuss its content with representatives of the Registry of Motor Vehicles. Customer’s Signature Customer’s Phone (area code & number) Date (In Blue or Red Ink) ***************************************************************************** VISION SCREENING DATA 1. Visual Acuity Without RX With RX With Bioptic Telescope (Class D Licenses Only) 2. Right Eye 20/ 20/ 20/ Left Eye 20/ 20/ 20/ Both Eyes 20/ 20/ 20/ TOTAL HORIZONTAL VISUAL FIELD – Both Eyes __________(Record in Degrees) 3. Color Vision a. Can the customer distinguish red, green and amber colors? _______YES _____ NO (Check One) OR b. Can the customer distinguish an illuminated light from a non-illuminated light? _______YES _____ NO (Check One) NOTE: To get a license, the answer must be “YES” to 3a or 3b. No license is possible if “No” was checked off to both 3a or 3b. 4. Is the customer’s vision characterized by: Diplopia? ______YES ______NO (Check One) Suppressions? ______YES ______NO (Check One) Photosensitivity? ______ YES ______NO (Check One) 5. Are glasses and/or contact lenses needed for driving? ___________YES _________ NO (Check One) VISION SCREENING ANALYSIS So long as said customer follows the conditions and treatment prescribed on this certificate, in my professional opinion, the operator utilizing Bioptic Telescope, is visually qualified to operate and control safely an ordinary passenger vehicle not being operated to transport passengers for hire. Conditions, Treatment, or Medication Plan which the customer must follow in order to maintain the validity of my professional opinion. I, the undersigned doctor or nurse practioner, agree to keep a copy of this Vision Screening in my office for a one-year period following the date of the screening. _________________________________________ Circle one: M.D., O.D., D.C., or N.P. R.I. Registration # ______________________________ _________________________________ Date of Screening Signature of M.D., O.D., D.C., or N.P. (In Blue or Red Ink) _______________________________ ________________________________ Office Phone (Area Code & Number) Printed/Typed Name of M.D., O.D., D.C., OR N.P. NOTE: THIS CERTIFICATE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED BY THE REGISTRY AFTER ONE YEAR FROM DATE OF SCREENING. A PHOTOCOPY OF THE CERTIFICATE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. ONLY A CERTIFICATE WITH ORIGINAL WRITING WILL BE ACCEPTED. IV. EFFECTIVE DATE These Rules and Regulations shall become effective twenty (20) days after filing at the Office of the Secretary of State. -3- I HEREBY CERTIFY THE ABOVE TO BE A TRUE COPY. _____________________________________________ THOMAS M. HARRINGTON, ADMINISTRATOR DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO BEFORE ME THIS 18TH DAY OF JANUARY, 2000. _____________________________________________ Roseanna Harrington NOTARY PUBLIC Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State: January 19, 2000. -4-