Vision screenings will be required in Kentucky next year for anyone renewing a Kentucky driver’s license.
This new requirement, enacted during the 2021 General Assembly, aims to promote highway safety by ensuring that all drivers maintain good vision throughout their driving career. Starting Jan. 1, 2025, all Kentuckians must undergo a vision screening to renew their license.
Key details of the new vision screening process include:
- Vision screenings can be completed at no cost at any Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Driver Licensing Regional Office at the time of license renewal and, on average, takes less than 1 minute to complete.
- If a driver does not pass the vision screening at a regional office, they will be instructed to see a vision specialist for corrective measures before proceeding with license renewal.
- Kentuckians are encouraged to bring corrective lenses if conducting a vision screening at a regional office. A restriction will be placed on your license if you pass the vision screening while wearing glasses.