New DVLA regs for over 70's

[YingYang]

Hi everyone, I've heard a rumour today that from 2025 when you reach 70 you will have to have tests done by a doctor to drive specifically a campervan and/or a van. Apparently this has come from this year's budget although I can't find anything online about this. Being as it doesn't specify vehicle weight or size I'm inclined to think it's either another daft government directive or fantasy. Anyone here heard similar.

 

[sparkywig]

Nothing's changed.
Once you reach 70 you have to reapply for your driving licence, and you require a doctor's letter then and every 3 years after.

 

[YingYang]

Nothing's changed.
Once you reach 70 you have to reapply for your driving licence, and you require a doctor's letter then and every 3 years after.

Thanks Sparky just as I thought, fantasy. BTW, I haven't been on here for a long time and my username has changed all by itself. Was there a forum crash in the last year? Cheers Shaun.

 

[newhippy]

Having just reached this magic age! I have just had to renew my driving licence, this was done online and I only had to answer a health Questionnaire. renewal is free. If you are lucky enough to have held a licence for a long time and have a C1 (medium-sized vehicles) or D1 (minibus) entitlement and want to keep it you have to renew by post and you will need a doctors certificate.