Thousands of NY Drivers Face License Suspension Due to Vision Test Deferrals

Over 50,000 drivers in New York could have their licenses suspended on Friday due to a COVID-era rule that required them to self-certify their vision test online. Those who renewed their licenses between March 1, 2020, and August 31, 2021, must now prove their vision meets requirements by December 1 by getting another vision check at an approved specialist or DMV location. Drivers have the option to visit a local vision registry provider, use an online test provider, have their vision screened by a doctor, or visit a DMV office for a vision screening.