436.15 DEFECTS OR INFIRMITIES IN DRIVERS.
   (a)   No person who is subject to epilepsy, vertigo or other infirmity of mind or body, which would render him or her incapable of the safe operation of a vehicle, shall operate the same. This section shall not bar a person whose eyesight is defective from operating a vehicle, if his or her vision is brought to normal by a proper correction.
(1977 Code Sec. 71.18)
   (b)   Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, whoever violates this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor. If, within one year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of or pleaded guilty to one predicate motor vehicle or traffic offense, whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree. If, within one year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of two or more predicate motor vehicle or traffic offenses, whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree.