OAR 735-062-0370: Issuance of Certificate of Competency

(1) Before DMV will issue a driver license or driver permit to a person with a limited vision condition, a specialist must issue a Certificate of Competency showing the person has successfully completed a rehabilitation training program. (2) To issue a Certificate of Competency, the specialist must certify the person: (a) Has successfully completed a rehabilitation training program; (b) Has demonstrated the physical, mental and social driving skills necessary to safely operate a motor vehicle in a manner that does not increase the likelihood of hazard or collision under the restricted driving conditions allowed for a driver with a limited vision condition; and (c) Is able to effectively use the bioptic telescopic lens for visual assistance in safely operating a motor vehicle.