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Bill Proposes Driving Tests for Elderly Drivers in Massachusetts

February 11, 2010 - Boston, Mass. - Cell phone restrictions are not the only proposed change for Massachusetts drivers. Part of the bill that bans texting while driving would also add new restrictions for elderly drivers in Massachusetts.

According to The Boston Globe, the new bill would force Massachusetts drivers who are 75 years old and over to take a vision test before renewing their license. The current law demands that all Massachusetts drivers renew their license every 5 years, but they only have to renew it in person every 10 years.

The new driver restrictions would require that seniors take both a vision test and a road test every 5 years. Additionally, the doctor of a senior driver could recommend to the Registry of Motor Vehicles that they not have their license renewed if there is reason to believe that they cannot safely operate a vehicle.

Issues of senior driver safety and accident rates have been a topic of concern in recent years. According to the American Automobile Association, about 1 in 5 Americans will be aged 65 by the year 2030.

New Hampshire implemented a similar senior driver law in the 1960s without incident and Massachusetts residents and legislators who support the bill are hopeful that it will be as easily accepted as it was in its neighboring state.

If you have been involved in a car accident involving a senior driver, you may have questions about what to do about your injuries. The Massachusetts personal injury attorneys at Phillips & Garcia will fight for your rights in your personal injury case. We are committed to protecting your best interests and helping you collect the damages you need and deserve to move on with your life. If you have been injured in a Massachusetts accident, contact Phillips & Garcia today to schedule your FREE legal consultation - (877) 892-5620.

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