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Hong Kong eases medical checks for elderly drivers

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Hong Kong authorities have eased proposed regulations for elderly commercial drivers, reducing mandatory medical check-up frequency from annual to twice every five years for drivers aged 65 to 69. This change follows industry criticism and aims to balance road safety with the needs of older drivers, allowing them to continue driving safely for longer periods. AI

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Hong Kong eases medical checks for elderly drivers

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Matthew Cheng ·

    Hong Kong eases proposed health check rules for elderly commercial drivers

    Hong Kong authorities have relaxed a recent proposal requiring mandatory annual medical check-ups for commercial vehicle drivers aged 65 to 69, reducing the frequency to twice in five years following an industry backlash. The proposal, set to take effect in mid-2027, will reduce …

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