Will the color blindness and color weakness restrictions for driver's licenses be abolished in 2020?
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In 2020, the restrictions on color blindness and color weakness for driver's licenses were not abolished. The 2020 regulations did not modify the requirements for color blindness and color weakness in obtaining a driver's license. The regulations on the application and use of motor vehicle driver's licenses clearly stipulate that applicants must not have red-green color blindness as part of their physical condition. Other types of color blindness or color weakness may pass the medical examination. Color blindness refers to the inability to distinguish certain colors or all colors, with red-green color blindness being the most common. Since individuals with red-green color blindness cannot distinguish between red and green lights, they are likely to make mistakes when identifying traffic signals. This is why individuals with red-green color blindness are not allowed to obtain a driver's license. Color weakness, on the other hand, refers to a reduced ability to distinguish colors. Although individuals with color weakness can see the same colors as normal people, their ability to identify colors is relatively poor.
I specifically looked this up, and in 2020, the restrictions on color blindness and color weakness for driver's licenses were never lifted. My neighbor failed this test last year when applying for a license. During the medical check, they used those colored dot charts to test color vision, and his red-green color weakness caused him to fail. The driving school directly advised him to quit. The current policy is actually quite reasonable—people with red-green color blindness are absolutely not allowed to drive, as it’s too dangerous if they can’t distinguish traffic lights. However, for those with color weakness, as long as a hospital certifies they can accurately identify the three colors of traffic lights, they can still apply for C1 or C2 licenses. So don’t believe the rumors online about loosening restrictions—medical checks are still mandatory, and safe driving is the top priority.
