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New York State Department of Motor Vehicle has dropped its vision test requirement in an effort to streamline state agencies.
Effective Wednesday, October 5th, drivers will be able to “self-certify” that they meet the vision requirements when they renew their licenses. This allows New Yorkers to renew online without having to make a trip to the DMV.
Barbara Fiala, DMV Commissioner said that “the change is one of several stemming from Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s call for state agencies to streamline,” (Saratogian).
For some, this may sound like a great idea: no more waiting on long lines at the DMV; no more inconveniences when it’s time to renew your license, etc. But, for many this seems like a safety no-no!Kathleen A. Marchione, Saratoga County Clerk called the “self-certify” provision “absolutely absurd,” stating “NYS DMV needs to rethink this initiative. It’s unfathomable to believe that (New York State) has reached such lows that they’d trade money for people’s safety,” (Saratogian).
Marchione futher expressed her concern “that vision-impaired people would falsely report good vision in order to easily renew their licenses,” (Saratogian).
Six other states don’t require eye tests for license renewals, seven including New York, now. What do you think of this revision?
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