Driver Services Center Question (TN)
Hello All,
I am applying for a new resident Real ID.
I have all my documents in order, but I am unable to pass the vision test on the machine the Driver Services Center Uses.
They made me take a form to be filled out by an optometrist. I got my eyes tested and the doc said I have 20/30 R, 20/40 L 20/30 combined, and that my vision doesn’t affect my ability to drive without glasses. The state minimum to drive without glasses is 20/40. So I should be clear. I went back the DSC today in Lebanon and they made me retake the eye test, which I couldn’t pass.
On my drivers license application the worker put down that I have 20/40 Left, 20/40 center, 20/50 right with an 04 restriction.
Which is a blatant falsehood when compared to what the doctor said my eyes were at.
The 04 restriction is for a person with 20/40 or better in one eye and 20/60 to BLIND in the other eye. According to Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1340-01-13-.10 - VISION STANDARDS
“If you pass the vision screening with one eye, but you have no vision in the other eye you will be able to continue with the issuance process. You will have a restriction code 04 added to your record which means you must keep outside mirrors on each side of your vehicle. “
What do I do? Is there someone I can call to appeal this? Any restriction on my license will severely affect my job.