several members of parliament introduced an ambitious bill to establish mandatory and regular medical checkups, allowing senior drivers to retain their licenses indefinitely under strict medical conditions. Three months later, Clément Beaune, then Minister of Transport, clearly rejected this controversial proposal, categorically stating his opposition to an age-based “expired license” system.
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Alarming Statistics: Seniors Facing Road Risks
Road Safety Data: A Worrying Reality
According to recent official data from the French Road Safety Authority, people over 75 are statistically involved in just as many traffic