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Medical assessments to retain driver's licenses being proposed by MEPs

MEPs are debating forcing motorists to pass medical exams if they want to keep their driving lice...

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07.30 28 Feb 2024


Medical assessments to retain driver's licenses being proposed by MEPs


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07.30 28 Feb 2024


MEPs are debating forcing motorists to pass medical exams if they want to keep their driving licences in a bid to reduce road deaths by 50% by 2030. The proposals state that motorcycle, car and tractor drivers get a medical check every 15 years, while bus and truck users would be assessed every 5 years.  

One person who doesn’t think this goes far enough is Elber Twomey, Road Safety Campaigner who joined Shane this morning.


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