House Transportation hears how H.284 could require vision checks and CDL training for some RVs

Apr 3, 2025

Witnesses and committee members discussed H.284a bill that would require vision rechecks at renewal for older drivers and specialized commercial training for certain large recreational vehicles; no formal action was taken and committee members asked staff for more data.

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Patrick McManamon, supervisor of the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Education Unit, told the Vermont House Committee on Transportation on Wednesday that House Bill H.284 would require vision testing at renewal for drivers over certain ages and would force some recreational-vehicle owners to obtain commercial driver—s licenses and training if their rigs meet federal weight thresholds.

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