House amendment to the 3rd edition makes the following changes. Amends GS 20-7, concerning licensure of driver's license applicants using bioptic telescopic lenses, as follows. Waives the requirement that an applicant successfully passes a road test if the applicant is a new state resident who has a valid driver's license issued by another jurisdiction that requires a road test. Waives the requirement that an applicant using bioptic telescopic lenses complete a behind the wheel training and assessment program if the applicant has successfully completed a behind the wheel training and assessment program as a condition of licensure in another jurisdiction.

Senate committee substitute to the 1st edition makes the following changes.

Amends GS 20-7, providing that an applicant using bioptic telescopic lenses will be eligible for a regular Class C driver's license if the applicant meets specified conditions (previous edition only provided for the eligibility for a regular driver's license). Requires applicants using bioptic telescopic lenses to also successfully pass a road test administered by the DMV, if requested, to be eligible for a regular Class C driver's license. Provides that the DMV may also require an applicant using bioptic telescopic lenses to successfully complete a behind-the-wheel training and assessment program.

Amends GS 20-7(4) and (5), making clarifying, technical, and conforming changes, including inserting "regular Class C drivers license" in the place of "regular drivers license."

Deletes language stating that nothing in this subsection requires the DMV to issue licenses or permits, pursuant to this section, at any location other than the DMV headquarters in Raleigh and that the DMV may select additional offices for testing pursuant to this subsection.

Amends the act's long title.