Driver Qualification Exemption Applications for Vision

FR: Office of Motor Carrier Safety

Published January 3rd, 2000

Detected March 14th, 2026

Summary

The Office of Motor Carrier Safety published a notice regarding exemption applications for commercial drivers with vision impairments. This notice outlines the process and criteria for applying for such exemptions.

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The Office of Motor Carrier Safety (OMCS) has issued a notice concerning applications for exemptions from certain driver qualification requirements related to vision standards. This notice, published in the Federal Register, details the procedures and criteria that individuals with vision impairments must meet to be considered for an exemption to operate commercial motor vehicles.

Regulated entities, specifically employers of commercial drivers, should be aware of this process. While this is a notice of exemption applications rather than a new rule, it signifies ongoing considerations for driver qualifications. Compliance officers should review the criteria if their drivers have vision issues that might necessitate an exemption, ensuring adherence to the established application and review process.

What to do next

Review OMCS Docket No. 99-6156 for details on vision exemption application criteria.
Ensure drivers with vision impairments are aware of and follow the outlined exemption application process.

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Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision

A Notice by the Office of Motor Carrier Safety on 01/03/2000

Document Details Published Content - Document Details Agencies Department of Transportation Office of Motor Carrier Safety Agency/Docket Number OMCS Docket No. 99-6156 (formerly FHWA Docket No. 99-6156) Document Citation 65 FR 159 Document Number 99-34043 Document Type Notice Pages 159-162
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Published Document: 99-34043 (65 FR 159)