Renewal Cycle
Renewal cycle of 2 years or 4 years at driver's option
Tests
Vision screening required.
Vision Tests
20/40 in better eye, with or without corrective lenses; 20/50 in better eye results in restricted license for daylight only; 20/70 in better eye results in restricted license for daylight only up to 35 min./h. Bioptic lenses are NOT permitted to meet acuity requirement.
Special Requirements
At age 70, renewal cycle is 2 years.
Accelerated Renewal
2 years for drivers age 70.
OtherProvisions
none
DMV Website
http://www.dot.state.ia.us/mvd/index.htm
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