(a) Whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to bar senior ctizens above
72years of age from getting a driving licence even if they are mentally , physically and medically fit
to drive;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT & HIGHWAYS (DR. TUSHAR A. CHAUDHARY)
(a) No Madam.
(b) Does not arise.
(c) No such recommendation has been made by the Expert Committee constituted by this
Ministry under the Chairmanship of Shri S. Sundar, Distinguished Fellow, The Energy and Resources
Institute & former Secretary, Ministry of Surface Transport. The Committee has recommended for
issue or renewal, as the case may be, of driving licence for a period of five years in case of
a person who has attained the age of 70 years. The Government is yet to take a view on the
recommendation of the Sundar Committee.