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FACT CHAPTER 1

In 2008, the REAL ID Act became

effective across the nation changing
how driver licenses and ID cards are issued.

U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Vision Requirements

Ninety percent of the information needed to perform safe
driving comes from our vision. All licensed drivers in Florida
must have at least 20/70 vision in either eye or with both
eyes together. If one eye is blind, or 20/200 or worse, the
other eye must be 20/40 or better. In addition, all drivers
must have a minimum of 130 degrees of visual field, which
refers to how far to either side you can see without moving
your eyes or head. If a driver cannot meet any of these
standards, their driving privilege will be revoked.

If you are a Florida driver 80 years or older and are
renewing your driver license, you must successfully pass
a vision test administered at any driver license service
center or provide a completed Mature Driver Vision Test
form (HSMV 72119 S). The Mature Driver Vision Test form
must be completed by a physician licensed to practice in
Florida or a licensed physician at a federally established
veterans’ hospital. If you have 20/50 vision or worse in
either eye, or there is any indication of eye disease or
injury that would affect your driving ability, you must
have an ophthalmologist or optometrist complete the
Report of Eye Examination form (HSMV 72010).

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