Kentucky Bioptic Laws

Bioptics are permitted for driving and to pass the licensure test. 

• Visual Acuity: Must have 20/200 or better with corrective lenses, in the better eye to be accepted in a certified driver training program.  Visual acuity through the bioptic telescope of 20/60.
• Visual Field: 120 degrees horizontally and 80 degrees vertically in the same eye
• Other restrictions may apply, but restrictions may be removed if the licensed driver drives for 36 months without any at-fault accidents and without any license suspensions.
• Behind-the wheel driving rehabilitation is required.
• The driver must successfully complete additional evaluation and training specifically designed for night driving from a certified driver training program. Night driving may be granted after night driving rehabilitation evaluation passed.
• Program administered with Department of the Blind.

Last Reviewed Feb. 2022