The person I am inquiring about is declared legally blind by the VA. This person still has a license. Is there also anyplace where I might be able to find this info? Thanks!
2007-01-25 02:09:18 · 30 answers · asked by brokenmotion1 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
No, they have to pass an eye sight test .... so I think they would fail ... ... ...
2007-01-25 02:12:55 · answer #1 · answered by melark 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
First the States do have ID cards. A person is not required to have a Drivers License for ID, but, does need a form of ID just because and the States do issue this, it much similar to a D.L.
I not sure if they should have an driver license, but, many people who are considered legally blind can actually still see. We as a society have a misconception as to what Blind is and what Legally Blind is. If, the person can pass the test, what can we say?
I should add. My State renews driver licenses about every 4-5 years and at that time WE HAVE to pass an eye exam. It just a simple, but, if a person wears corrective lens to pass the eye exam, it is on their D.L. they have to wear them. It letters and numbers where it say; Endorsements or Restrictions.
2007-01-25 02:21:15 · answer #2 · answered by Snaglefritz 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My husband who is legally blind had to voluntary turn in his license. The department of motor vehicles has no way of telling when someones eye sight may diminish to the point of being legally blind. So unless the person has an accident and in the case of many elderly this is what it takes, no one knows how a persons eye sight may be. We can only hope the majority use common sense as my husband did. Even then it was a hard thing to do.
2007-01-25 02:16:44 · answer #3 · answered by JAN 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the person is medically, legally blind, then you should notify the Department of Motor Vehicles in your state before someone gets hurt. PLUS the person must be legally blind even with corrective lenses. Some people are legally blind but when they use corrective lenses, they are not.
2007-01-25 02:29:54 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably using the license as an ID card.
The driver's license and the ID card in California look identical.
In fact a teenager can have an ID card with a number on it and when they go for their license they keep that number they both look the same except at the top it says identifcation. Just because you have a driver's license doesn't mean you drive a car. I didn't drive for serveral years and just kept it for ID purposes. Legally blind people can ride bicycles it doesn' tmean they don't see.. it just means they don't see well.
2007-01-25 02:14:36 · answer #5 · answered by Tapestry6 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
i'm sorry to answer a question with "I don't know" but i thought that if i told you what i DO know then you might find it useful.
most states won't give DLs to legaly blind. often times, in states, doctors have the authority to confenscate patients licenses and report it to the motor vehicle department.
however, several states - depending on the level of visual impairment - will grant 'Restricted' licenses to drivers who have vision problems. these restrictions will include such things as "may not drive after dark" and "may not drive more than 2 miles from home address".
again, it depends on the state.
virgina's website:
http://www.virginia.gov/cmsportal2/
2007-01-25 02:23:06 · answer #6 · answered by FlatBroke 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think when someone is declared legally blind, there license is revoked. They would be issued and ID card, but not legally able to drive a car. Check with your local DMV for more info.
2007-01-25 02:13:38 · answer #7 · answered by supergirl2243 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I live in Florida and my husband used to live in Georgia. He is legally blind but he wears glasses. He has a drivers license in Florida and used to have one when he lived in Georgia too. He is allowed to drive as long as he wears his corrective lenses. Of course, he can't see where to put the key in without them so he can't drive without them at all. In most states, if you are legally blind but the problem in corrected with glasses or contacts, then you can get a drivers license.
2007-01-25 02:32:14 · answer #8 · answered by nana4dakids 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
According to state statutes someone who is given a driver's license has to pass the eye exam. Not that it is terribly difficult to do this, but it is at least a minimum standard.
The person you are thinking of has, I hope, passed the test years ago and couldn't pass an eye exam today.
Although, this would explain a lot of the driving that I do see out on the roads today.
2007-01-25 02:23:52 · answer #9 · answered by Lt. Dan reborn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
with corrective lenses, sure. although states definition of "legally blind" differs.
Through the use of certain low vision aides such as a bioptic lens, visually impaired and even legally blind patients can obtain a drivers license in some states, including Ohio.
2007-01-25 02:17:52 · answer #10 · answered by Lane 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would say no, but it probably varies from state to state. My grandmother who lives in Illinois is legally blind and she is not allowed to have a license, even though she can see. She's never had a license or driven a day in her life.
2007-01-25 02:12:32 · answer #11 · answered by Mickey Mouse Spears 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋