Oklahoma

Driver licensing agency
contact information		 Oklahoma Department of Public Safety
Driver License Services
PO Box 11415
Oklahoma City, OK 73136-0415
www.dps.state.ok.us 		405 425-2059
Licensing Requirements
Visual acuity







Visual fields


Color vision requirement
Type of road test
Restricted licenses
 Each eye with/without correction
Both eyes with/without correction
If one eye blind—other with/without correction
Absolute visual acuity minimum

Are bioptic telescopes allowed?


Minimum field requirement

Visual field testing device
None
Non-fixed course.
Restrictions are based on physician recommendations and can include daylight driving only, speed limitations, or local driving only.		 20/60
20/60
20/50
20/100 in better eye with restrictions.
No. Laws do not allow for consideration of licensing or restrictions.
70˚ in the horizontal meridian with both eyes together.
Not specified.
Licensing Renewal Procedures
Standard




Age-based renewal procedures		 Length of license validation
Renewal options and conditions
Vision testing required at time of renewal?
Written test required?
Road test required?
None		 4 years
In-person.
No
No
No
Reporting Procedures
Physician/medical reporting

Immunity

Legal protection
DMV follow-up


Other reporting

Anonymity		 Physicians are permitted to report to the Department of Public Safety any patient whom they have reasonable cause to believe is incapable of safely operating a motor vehicle.
Any physician reporting in good faith and without malicious intent shall have immunity from civil liability that might otherwise be incurred.
By statute the physician has full immunity.
The driver is notified in writing of the referral and required to appear for an interview at the Department. The Department also requires a current medical evaluation from a qualified practitioner.
Will accept information from any verifiable source with direct knowledge of the medical condition that would render a driver unsafe.
Not available.
Medical Advisory Board
Role of the MAB

MAB contact information		 The MAB advises the Department of Public Safety on medical issues regarding individual drivers. Actions are based on the recommendation of the majority and/or specialist.
Oklahoma Department of Public Safety
Executive Medical Secretary
PO Box 11415
Oklahoma City, OK 73136-0415
Attn: Mike Bailey


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