• Using a Bioptic Telescopic Lens
• Eligibility
• Driving Privileges
• Getting Licensed
• Fees
• Other Requirements
• Daylight Only Restriction
• Related DMV Forms
• Program Contact Information
• Related Information 

• Visual acuity in the better eye with best lens correction that is no better than 20/80 and no worse than 20/200;
• Has no ocular diagnosis or prognosis that may result in deterioration of the person’s corrected vision below a 20/200 level of visual acuity;
• Has a visual field of at least 120 degrees horizontally and 80 degrees vertically; and
• Would be aided by using a bioptic telescopic lens when operating a motor vehicle.

• Driving during daylight hours only; and 
• Driving only when the person is using a bioptic telescopic lens.

• Be examined by a vision specialist who completes a report to DMV showing the person's vision meets the criteria to be licensed under this program;
• Be fitted by a licensed vision specialist with a bioptic telescopic lens mounted on the carrier lens;
• Enroll in a rehabilitation training program offered by a specialist certified by DMV to train low vision condition persons in the use of bioptic telescopic lens while driving;
• Pass DMV's written knowledge test;
• Be issued by DMV a special limited vision condition learner's permit to be used during driver training;
• Submit to DMV a certificate issued by a rehabilitation training specialist certifying that the person has successfully completed a rehabilitation training program;
• Pass a DMV-provided drive test (call (503) 945-5523 to schedule).

• Class C Knowledge Test - $5
• Special limited condition learner's permit - $13
• Class C Instruction Permit - $18 (if applicable)
• Class C Drive Test - $9
• Class C License - $54 (if applicable)

• The special limited condition learner's permit can only be used to drive with a certified training specialist as part of the rehabilitation training program.
• Every two years, the person must provide a new certification from a licensed vision specialist and pass a DMV-provided drive test.
• In addition to the requirements under this program, a driver under 18 years of age must meet all the requirements of a provisional license:
  • Have an instruction permit (this differs from a special limited condition learner's permit) for a minimum of six months; and
  • Complete a Driver's Education Course (not the specialized training required by this program) and have 50 hours of supervised driving; or
  • Have 100 hours of supervised driving prior to being issued a provisional license.

• A nighttime driving pilot program became effective January 1, 2008, and is scheduled until sunset June 30, 2011.  The daylight only restriction will be removed when the person completes the following steps:
  • Is examined by a vision specialist who indicates on a report submitted to DMV that the person's vision does not prohibit the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle at night; and
  • Provides a certificate from a rehabilitation training specialist stating that the person has successfully completed nighttime training and can safely operate a motor vehicle at night.

• Special Limited Vision Condition Learner's Permit Application (PDF)
• Report of Limited Vision Examination (PDF)

Driver Safety Unit
DMV Headquarters
1905 Lana Avenue NE
Salem, OR 97314
 
(503) 945- 5086

• Special Limited Vision Condition Learner's Permit
• List of DMV-Certified Rehabilitation Training Specialists
• Fact Sheet (PDF)
• Special Limited Vision Condition Learner's Permit Application (PDF)
• Report of Limited Vision Examination (PDF)