NY Changes Its Mind about Eyes--For the Time Being

"Pending recommendations of an advisory panel, the state Department of Motor Vehicles is suspending a new policy that allowed motorists renewing driver's licenses to 'self-certify' their vision is good enough to drive, the agency announced Friday," according to the StarGazette."Commissioner Barbara Fiala issued a statement about the reversal Friday afternoon, following an outcry from county clerks, law enforcement and medical professionals who said waiving the eye test given in DMV offices threatens public safety." Read more. Many states, such as Connecticut, do allow for drivers to "self-certify."