Idaho Bioptic Laws 

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

  • Visual Acuity: 20/40 in the better eye, with or without corrective lenses: no restrictions; 20/50 - 20/60: Annual Testing and Road Test; 20/70: Denied
  • Visual Fields are not specified.
  • The use of bioptic telescopes is acceptable. Acuity must reach 20/40 with the telescope and be 20/200 or better with the carrier lenses.  
  • An annual vision and road test is required. Daylight only for bioptic drivers.

Last Reviewed Feb. 2022

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