What are the new regulations for driver's license annual review at the age of 60?

[Ava]

Drivers aged 60-69 are not required to submit physical condition certificates, while those aged 70 and above must submit one annually. Annual review deadlines: Holders of B1 licenses should undergo annual review at the vehicle management office within 30 days before the end of each scoring cycle. If no points are recorded during the scoring cycle, the annual review for that year can be exempted, and so on until the driver's license expires. If less than 12 points are recorded during the scoring cycle, an annual review at the vehicle management office is required. Scoring cycle: B2 driver's license holders must undergo annual driver review, which should be completed within 30 days after the end of each scoring cycle at the issuing vehicle management office. However, if there are no accumulated point deduction records during the current scoring cycle, the review for that cycle can be exempted.

[KadenAnn]

I recently looked up the relevant policies specifically, and the main change in the annual review for drivers over 60 is stricter physical examination requirements. According to the regulations, after reaching 60 years old, you must submit a physical examination certificate once a year, which needs to be completed within 30 days after the end of the scoring cycle. This physical examination is not a routine check-up; it must be a specialized driving physical examination conducted at designated hospitals, including basic tests such as vision, color discrimination, and limb mobility. It's important to note that the scoring cycle is calculated as 12 months from the date the driver's license was first issued, not the calendar year or the birthday month. If you forget to submit it, the driver's license will be automatically locked by the system and cannot be used. This regulation is uniformly implemented nationwide, so it's advisable to set a reminder on your phone in advance to avoid delays.

[SanLayla]

I only learned the specific procedures when taking my father for his annual vehicle inspection recently. After turning 60, drivers must undergo an annual medical examination. Simply register at a county-level hospital by requesting a driver's license renewal physical. During the vision test, each eye must achieve at least 4.9, and the color blindness test is quite strict. Medical reports are now electronically connected, with hospitals automatically uploading results to the traffic management system. Many people don't realize that the physical examination deadline is based on the initial license issuance month. For example, if the license was issued in May, the exam must be completed before May each year, not necessarily the birth month. For those in other cities, some locations offer cross-region physical examination services.

[SanMicah]

This new regulation focuses on ensuring road safety. After the age of 60, physical functions inevitably decline, and annual medical check-ups can promptly detect vision deterioration or potential sudden illnesses. The examination content is specifically tailored to driving requirements: insufficient hand grip strength will result in failure, the squat test assesses joint flexibility, and even high blood pressure requires on-site re-testing. Many veteran drivers assume that as long as they haven't violated traffic rules, they can ignore the annual review—only to find it too late when the system locks their driver's license. In reality, failure to submit the required documents on time will lead to suspension of driving privileges, and driving without a valid license will be penalized accordingly.