Department of State  
Driver Licensing  
Administrative Rules for Visual Standards For Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses  
Rule Set 2023-55 ST  
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING  
Wednesday, August 7, 2024  
09:00 AM  
Operations Center 1st Floor Conference Rooms A, B, and C  
7285 Parsons Dr., Charlotte, MI 48821  
The Department of State will hold a public hearing to receive public comments on proposed changes to  
the Visual Standards For Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses rule set.  
The proposed rules formally establish a standard for restricted driving privilege eligibility when using  
bioptic or telescopic lens. The rules ensure that individuals who use bioptic or telescopic lens meet a  
reasonable standard to be eligible for restricted driving privileges. The rules also ensure the standard  
cannot be changed without a formal process.  
By authority conferred upon the secretary of state by section 309 of Act No. 300 of Public Acts of 1949,  
as amended, being Section 257.309 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.  
The proposed rules will take effect immediately after filing with the Secretary of State. The proposed  
rules are published on the State of Michigan's website at www.michigan.gov/ARD and in the 6/1/2024  
issue of the Michigan Register. Copies of these proposed rules may also be obtained by mail or  
electronic mail at the following email address: MDOS-BiopticSOS@Michigan.gov.  
Comments on these proposed rules may be made at the hearing, by mail, or by electronic mail at the  
following addresses until 7/24/2024 at 11:59PM.  
Michigan Department of State, Attention: Driver Assessment Section (Manager)  
PO Box 30810, Lansing MI 48909-9832  
MDOS-BiopticSOS@Michigan.gov  
The public hearing will be conducted in compliance with the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act. If the  
hearing is held at a physical location, the building will be accessible with handicap parking available.  
Anyone needing assistance to take part in the hearing due to disability may call 517-335-7051 to make  
arrangements.  
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