Failure to respect the regulations for drivers with visual impairments can result in fines of up to €6,000
The new “Traffic Act” of the DGThas brought with it many novelties plus some reminders of laws that not all drivers were aware of. One of the issues that users are least informed about is the
obligation to take spare prescription glasses with you in the vehicle
The regulations of the General Driver Regulations state that drivers behind the wheel must use the correct vision elements if they have any kind of deficiency. In this sense, it should be remembered that a few years ago it was mandatory to carry spare glasses in the vehicle, although
currently the law of the DGT does not require this, but it is still recommended
In reality,
If a user travels without correcting their visual disturbances with glasses or contact lenses, they should stop walkingbecause if you continue to drive without perfect visibility, you endanger your physical integrity and that of other users.
However, it is normal for doubts to arise about:
how can road authorities know whether the driver should wear glasses or contact lenses? To do this, if the agents want to know this circumstance, they will request the documentation of the vehicle and the driver’s license, where believe it or not, it is possible to consult the driver’s visual deficiencies.
The first thing to keep in mind is that the driver’s license is divided into 14 points. In the reverse,
in point 12 —the last—, you can consult this information If you don’t post anything, you don’t need anything. Anyway,
if the number 01.01 appears, it indicates that the user must wear glasses In this case, if the driver does not wear the glasses, he will be fined.
On the other hand, if this happens, the user may claim to be wearing contact lenses to see perfectly, something that the cops will not check if they stop the driver because
The numbers 01.02 appear on the driver’s license, indicating that this person wears contact lenses and, most importantly, that you can drive it. last,
if 01.06 appears, it means the driver can wear both glasses and contact lenses
And it is that suffering from these visual defects is very common.
Almost 80% of the population in Spain has a visual problem and even 30% of Spaniards suffer from at least two vision problems and 14% from three. That is why those affected should keep in mind that:
there is a list of diseases that are incompatible with driving and that ignoring this regulation can lead to fines of up to € 6,000
As mentioned above, wearing glasses or contact lenses while driving is very common in Spain. Therefore, a large number of users use these alternatives to correct their visual defects, such as myopia or astigmatism, and thus be able to drive. In this way,
The DGT recently reminded drivers that when driving with glasses or contact lenses, several factors should be taken into account
Wear glasses or contact lenses to get the best view behind the wheel.
— If you have problems with near vision, it is necessary to:
wear progressive glasses to better observe the information on the vehicle’s dashboard.
Do not drive if you have taken medication that the view can change.
It is recommended to always wear sunglasses that avoid excess light and make driving more comfortable. In addition, it is recommended that they be graduated in case the user has some form of visual impairment.
– As far as possible
it is advisable not to drive at night, in bad weather or during the day with limited visibilityas well as little known and very busy routes.
If the user’s pupils are dilated due to an ophthalmic examination, avoid driving as long as the effect lasts.
– It is necessary
drive at a moderate speed because increasing the speed narrows the field of view.
Source: La Verdad
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