By The newspaper
Nov 28, 2023, 10:10 AM EST
Thousands of New Yorkers could have their driver’s licenses suspended this Friday, December 1, due to the end of a special period that had been authorized due to the pandemic.
During the COVID lockdown, the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) allowed New Yorkers renewing their licenses to postpone their vision exams and self-certify.
But that consideration was only valid until November 26. The New York DMV warned by sending letters to drivers who renewed their driver’s license between March 1, 2020 and August 31, 2021 that if they did not have a vision test their permit will be suspended this coming December 1 .
There are several ways to get an eye exam, including visiting a licensed pharmacy, getting a medical exam or going directly to a DMV office, he said. CBSNews. It is estimated that the measure would affect about 72,000 drivers, but it is not clear how many have already completed the process.
For more official information from the New York State DMV on how to submit vision tests by mail, you can see here.