Driving licence vision tests at the workplace: Here's what you should know

Companies that conduct driver's license eye tests for their employees must submit the results at the beginning of the year. Here's how to do it simply and efficiently.

Employers must ensure their employees are fit to drive. Company car to use, to ensure. This means they must regularly have their driver's license and therefore also the Visual acuity Check. For normal car driving licenses (Class B), one is sufficient. vision test including testing of color, contrast and spatial vision.

Do you conduct driver's license eye tests on your employees at your company? Then you must comply with the regulations. Results at the beginning of the year send outWhich official carbon copies should be used and how to obtain them Formalities coped with, explained in a practical way Optician network – using North Rhine-Westphalia as an example.

Who is responsible and on what basis?

In North Rhine-Westphalia, the Ministry of Transport has the Opticians and Optometrists Association NRW (AOV NRW) is authorized to approve and supervise (driving license) vision testing centers at optician businesses. This is based on... Section 67 paragraph 4 of the Driving Licence Ordinance (FeV). The AOV NRW is thus so-called Evaluation and Supervisory Authority And this is where the vision test certificates come together.

The forms: Which sheet goes where? 

The vision test certificate is valid as Triple carbonless copy set structured. To avoid any confusion, here is the clear allocation:

• Sheet 1 (white): For the Evaluation officeIn North Rhine-Westphalia, that's the AOV. This paper will be submitted and statistically evaluated.
• Sheet 2 (white): For the applicant/test subject. This is the actual vision test certificate for the Driving licence application.
• Sheet 3 (yellow): For the vision testing center, i.e., your OperationThis sheet remains in the store and must be kept there for two years. kept Important: The yellow copies must be stored in compliance with data protection regulations, i.e., inaccessible to unauthorized persons.

Why do I have to send in the eye tests? 

The eye tests are submitted exclusively for statistical purposesThe submission is annually This is a recurring requirement and always pertains to the previous calendar year. The submission period always covers the first two months of the year. Certificates must be submitted separately for each year and each must be accompanied by its own fully completed form. Registration form They must be submitted. The AOV NRW will evaluate the certificates.

What happens if you forget it just once?

Don't panic: Missing a submission deadline won't immediately lead to consequences. However, the AOV NRW, as the supervisory body, is obligated to verify that individual companies have submitted their applications on time. Practical tip: It's best to... fixed annual reminder Set a date so that the appointment doesn't get lost.

What should companies pay attention to when submitting their applications?

To ensure that the statistical analysis runs smoothly, the following points should be observed:

• The certificate is a 3-part carbonless copy set – crosses and lines must be clearly visible on all sheets.
• Use a stamp with the approval number of the business location.
• Enter the device number or device type of the vision testing device. 
• The certificate becomes invalid if it is interrupted or filled out incorrectly. Damaged certificates (e.g., torn) are also invalid. Do not submit invalid certificates!
• Fill out in a document-proof manner (blue or black).
• Maintain the numerical order of the certificates.
• Certificates must be submitted separately for each year, using a separate registration form for each year.
• Eye test certificates submitted before submission are accepted.
• Only send page 1 ("Evaluation Office"). 
• Keep yellow copies (sheet 3) at the company for two years – do not send them in.
• Please note the submission deadline: annually in the first two months for the previous year.

Further information Businesses can obtain this information from the authorities responsible for their region. Guilds or on: verwaltung.bund.de

Sources: optikernetz.de, AOV NRW

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