Has the Age Limit of 70 for Small Car Driver's Licenses Been Removed?
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To better meet the new demands of an aging society, the new measures for optimizing the business environment by the public security and traffic management authorities have removed the upper age limit of 70 for applying for small car, small automatic transmission car, and light motorcycle driver's licenses. More details about the new measures for optimizing the business environment by the public security and traffic management authorities are as follows: 1. Further promotion of cross-region services: Implementing a nationwide "one certificate for all tests" for motorcycle driver's licenses, facilitating cross-region transfer of motorcycle registration, piloting province-wide car registration with ID cards, and facilitating cross-region temporary license issuance for used car exports. 2. Further promotion of "streamlining administration and delegating power": Expanding the scope of motor vehicle exemption from inspection, relaxing the age limit for small car driver's license applications, optimizing the application conditions for large and medium-sized passenger and truck driver's licenses, expanding the scope of medical institutions for physical examinations, and facilitating shared vehicle use for families with disabled members. 3. Further deepening online services: Establishing an internet-based comprehensive traffic safety service management platform, enabling drivers to query records through the "Traffic Management 12123" app, and promoting information sharing on compulsory traffic insurance between public security traffic management departments and banking and insurance regulatory departments.
Yes, the upper age limit for driver's licenses has indeed been removed. I recall that at the end of 2020, the Ministry of Public Security issued new regulations eliminating the age restriction of 70 for applying for a small car driver's license. Now, even individuals over 70 can apply for a driver's license as long as they meet the physical requirements and pass tests for memory, reaction time, and vision. Elderly drivers are required to undergo an annual medical examination to ensure driving safety, such as checking for cardiovascular issues. I learned about this from the news. The policy relaxation allows more elderly friends to enjoy the freedom of travel. If you're over 70, I recommend consulting your local vehicle management office for specific procedures—they will provide detailed guidance on how to apply. Overall, this change has been well-received, reflecting care for the elderly population.
