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Tougher Rules for Elderly Va. Drivers Go Into Effect Jan. 1

Virginia is requiring drivers 75 and older to renew their licenses in-person, among other changes effective New Year's Day.

A new law going into effect New Year’s Day aims to create stricter license renewal rules for elderly motorists in Virginia.

According to AAA Mid-Atlantic, the new law (HB 771) requires drivers age 75 and older to abide by the following rules:

  • Must renew their licenses in person (down from 80)
  • Will no longer be able to renew electronically or by mail
  • Must renew their license every five years (down fro every eight years)
  • Must also pass the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles’ vision requirements or present a vision statement no older than 90 days from an optometrist or opthamologist

View AAA Mid-Atlantic’s press release to learn more about the new law.

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