Shorter Renewal Cycles: More Frequent Check-Ins
Another common change for older drivers is a shorter renewal period.
Instead of renewing every 8 or 10 years, you may be required to renew more frequently—sometimes every 2 to 5 years depending on your age and location.
This doesn’t mean you’re at risk of losing your license. It simply allows the state to check in more often and confirm that you still meet the requirements for safe driving.
They want to make more money , have you take tests more often . I agree as a senior that our eyesight can and will change dramatically as we age I would think most people with problems would take steps to protect themselves and others throu glasses or contacts .
instead of going after seniors for safer roads , maybe making it a requirement to be able to read English?
The current practice has been normal and effective. Why propose a new method or approach? Do you have statistical data to justify this new proposal, or is this simply an attempt to remain relevant while unnecessarily inconveniencing seniors?
The present system is working and should remain in place, unless you have a negative report based on realistic statistics that justifies the proposed change. No senior appreciates unnecessary inconvenience, except where circumstances require it. Please allow seniors to have peace of mind.
Thanks for the heads up about driver license requirements changing as we age. I’m going to try to find out DMV changes before my license comes up for renewal this year on my 78 birthday. Where do I find out DMV rules for license renewal for the state of Missouri?
Thanks for the heads up! I’m going to try to find DMV Rules for the state of Missouri before my license comes up for renewal on my 78 birthday.
What are the Texas laws?
How to check N.Y. rules
How to check DMV rules for New York State??
Elected officials must decide, not faceless unelected bureaucrats
All these new rules shall be approved by elected officials. not by faceless unelected bureaucrats