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Talk to a Lawyer. Grow Your Legal Practice. Meet the Editors. Learn about driving provisions and special programs focused on keeping both New York's older drivers and roadways safe. Drivers can secure this by either: Taking a test from a provider who is listed in the DMV Online Vision Registry ; the provider will submit proof of passing the test directly to the DMV, or Obtaining a Vision Test Report and having a qualified provider complete it.
Talk to a Lawyer Need a lawyer? Start here. Practice Area Please select Document Name:. Minimum Driving Age by State. Please enter email address. Please enter an email address. Please enter some message text. If you pass the subsequent DMV vision test, your driver license renewal will be granted with a corrective lens restriction, if necessary.
Drivers must keep the DMV informed of their medical conditions. A Physician Statement may need to be filled out to prove that you are a safe driver. The DMV lists possible medical conditions that can interfere with driving and how to improve driving abilities in drivers with these conditions.
Drivers with seizure history must be seizure-free for at least 1 year before resuming driving. Medical documentation of the same is also required. If seizures do occur during this 1 year, a doctor statement verifying that it will not interfere with your driving should be submitted.
If you require special testing accommodations due to your disability, these can be conveyed to the DMV. Unsafe drivers may be reported to the DMV by either a physician during a routine examination or by other citizens. Forms filled by citizens reporting unsafe drivers must be signed by a notary and sent to:. A DMV reexamination may be recommended by a family member, physical or emergency medical technician, or peace officer.
Other times, information in your license renewal application or on your driving record may prompt a reexamination.
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