drivers over 65 years of age. Member States may shorten the validity period of their driving licences and require more frequent medical examinations or refresher courses. However, this measure is not mandatory: each country is free to implement it.
The reform also includes changes to the procedure for obtaining or renewing a driving licence. MEPs want to introduce medical examinations, including ophthalmological and cardiovascular examinations, to confirm that drivers have the necessary physical fitness for safe driving.
The reform also includes changes to the procedure for obtaining or renewing a driving licence. MEPs want to introduce medical examinations, including ophthalmological and cardiovascular examinations, to confirm that drivers have the necessary physical fitness for safe driving.
But here, too, the Member States retain a certain amount of leeway. They
