§391.64 — Grandfathering for certain drivers who participated in a vision waiver study program
(b) The provisions of §391.41(b)(10) do not apply to a driver who was a participant in good standing on March 31, 1996, in a waiver study program concerning the operation of commercial motor vehicles by drivers with visual impairment in one eye; provided: (1) The driver is physically examined every year, including an examination by an ophthalmologist or optometrist attesting to the fact that the driver: (i) Is otherwise qualified under §391.41; and |
(ii) Continues to measure at least 20/40 (Snellen) in the better eye. |
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(2) The driver provides a copy of the ophthalmologist or optometrist report to the medical examiner at the time of the annual medical examination. |
(3) The driver provides a copy of the annual medical certification to the employer for retention in the driver's qualification file and retains a copy of the certification on his/her person while driving for presentation to a duly authorized federal, state or local enforcement official. |
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[61 FR 13346, Mar. 26, 1996, as amended at 83 FR 47521, Sept. 19, 2018]