H.B. 376

VETOES

(3) A LICENSE ISSUED UNDER THIS SUBSECTION:

(I)      SHALL BE ENDORSED "OUTSIDE MIRRORS EACH SIDE"; AND

(II)     MAY BE SUBJECT TO ADDITIONAL RESTRICTIONS IMPOSED BY
THE ADMINISTRATION, BASED ON RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE APPLICANT'S
OPHTHALMOLOGIST OR OPTOMETRIST, OR ANY OTHER EVALUATION THAT THE
ADMINISTRATION DETERMINES APPROPRIATE.

(e) The Administration may not issue any driver's license if the applicant does not
meet the VISION standards [of] UNDER this [section] SUBTITLE.

16-110.2.

(a)     In this section, "bioptic telescopic lens" means a spectacle mounted
telescopic/telescopies telescope placed at the top of a corrective vision lens and designed
to increase visual acuity and aid in spotting distant objects at a glance.

(b)     Notwithstanding any other requirements tinder this subtitle, an applicant
using bioptic telescopic lenses shall be eligible for a noncommercial Class C driver's
license under this subtitle if the applicant:

(1)      (i) Demonstrates a visual acuity of at least 20/100 in one or both eyes
and a field of 150 degrees horizontal vision with or without corrective lenses; or

(ii) If the applicant has vision in one eye only, demonstrates a field of
at least 100 degrees horizontal vision;

(2)     Demonstrates a visual acuity of at least 20/70 in one or both eyes with
the bioptic telescopic lenses and without the use of field expanders;

(3)     Submits a report of examination by a licensed ophthalmologist or
optometrist for evaluation by the Medical Advisory Board under § 16-118 of this subtitle;
and

(4)      Meets all the other requirements for licensure under this title.

(c)      An applicant using bioptic telescopic lenses shall be eligible for a learner's
instructional permit under § 16-103 of this subtitle if the applicant meets the
requirements of subsection (b) of this section.

(d)     (1) Except as provided in subsection (e) of this section, a license issued in
compliance with this section authorizes the licensee to operate a motor vehicle only
during the period beginning one-half hour after sunrise and ending one-half hour before
sunset.

(2) If the applicant is eligible for a license under paragraph (d)(1) of this
subsection, the Administration shall issue to the applicant a restricted license endorsed
"Daylight Driving Only".

(e)     A licensee under this section may operate a motor vehicle without any
restriction regarding hours of operation if the licensee:

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