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§ 16-110.2. Noncommercial Class C Driver’s licenses for applicants using bioptic telescopic len...

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West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Transportation
Title 16. Vehicle Laws--Drivers' Licenses (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 1. Issuance, Expiration, and Renewal of Licenses (Refs & Annos)
MD Code, Transportation, § 16-110.2
§ 16-110.2. Noncommercial Class C Driver’s licenses for applicants using bioptic telescopic lenses
Currentness
Bioptic telescopic lens
(a) In this section, “bioptic telescopic lens” means a spectacle mounted telescopic/telescopics 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.
In general
(b) Notwithstanding any other requirements under 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.
Eligibility for learner’s instructional permit
(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.
Authorization to operate motor vehicle between one-half hour after sunrise and prior to one-half hour before sunset
(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 (1) of this subsection, the Administration shall issue to the applicant a restricted license endorsed “daylight driving only”.
Operation of motor vehicle without restriction
(e) A licensee under this section may operate a motor vehicle without any restriction regarding hours of operation if the licensee:
(1) Demonstrates a visual acuity of at least 20/40 in one or both eyes with the bioptic telescopic lenses and without the use of field expanders;
(2) Has been licensed under this section for at least one year; and
(3) Passes a skills test taken at night.
Application of section
(f) This section only applies to an applicant who:
(1) Is granted a license under this section on or before September 30, 1997; and
(2) Continues to qualify for a license under this section.

Credits

Added by Acts 1991, c. 483. Amended by Acts 1992, c. 22, § 1; Acts 1996, c. 108, § 1, eff. June 1, 1996; Acts 1997, c. 346, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 1997; Acts 2000, c. 61, § 1, eff. April 25, 2000.
MD Code, Transportation, § 16-110.2, MD TRANS § 16-110.2
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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