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Hong Kong mandates health checks for commercial drivers aged 65+

Hong Kong is implementing new mandatory health checks for commercial drivers aged 65 and older, aiming to enhance road safety. The government plans to lower the age threshold for these checks from 70 to 65 and will shorten driving license validity to one year, requiring annual medical assessments for renewal. This initiative is part of a broader overhaul to include vision, hearing, and other fitness standards, with legislative proposals expected soon and enforcement targeted for mid-next year. AI

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Hong Kong mandates health checks for commercial drivers aged 65+

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Cannix Yau ·

    Hong Kong to mandate health checks for commercial drivers aged 65 and above

    Hong Kong plans to introduce mandatory health checks for commercial vehicle drivers aged 65 or above by the middle of next year, tightening both the age threshold and the frequency of assessments to improve road safety. Undersecretary for Transport and Logistics Liu Chun-san told…