Code 01 on driver's licenses: who is at risk of a fine for not wearing glasses

If the medical commission determines that a driver must use glasses or contact lenses, this information is noted in the medical certificate. When obtaining or exchanging a driver's license, the information from the certificate is transferred to the 'Special notations' column. This is necessary so that in the event of a check, the police can see that the use of vision correction aids is not a recommendation, but a mandatory requirement.

Drivers who use glasses or contact lenses may see a notation with the code '01' on their licenses. It indicates the mandatory use of vision correction aids while driving a vehicle. Such records are not made by chance – this is part of the road safety control system and a requirement that is legally established.

This was reported by the Main Service Center of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

• 01.01 – glasses;
• 01.02 – contact lenses;
• 01.05 – eye bandage;
• 01.06 – glasses or contact lenses.

Medical certificate for drivers with glasses or lenses

The medical certificate is submitted in several cases: when initially obtaining a license, during its exchange due to a change of surname or expiration, when opening a new category or after losing the right to drive. During martial law, the certificate is temporarily not mandatory during a regular exchange of a license.

The '01' notation in a driver's license indicates the mandatory use of vision correction aids while driving a vehicle. This not only emphasizes the importance of maintaining good vision on the road but also serves to regulate safety in urban and general traffic flow.