THE police have not decided on whether to impose new conditions for driving licence renewals for those aged 70 and above, Inspector General of Police Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani said.

He said the suggestion made by Bukit Aman traffic investigation and enforcement department director Azisman Alias has not been thoroughly discussed. 

“It was his personal view and the suggestions have not been discussed in detail.

“Any new safety procedures will only be done after an evaluation and decision on its implementations by all stakeholders,” said Acryl in a statement today.

In a press conference yesterday, Azisman told reporters that new conditions could be imposed on the renewal of driving licences of those aged 70 and over.

The conditions, he said, include limiting the length of renewal and requiring that the holders undergo a basic medical examination.

Stating his reason, Azisman said advanced age could lead to both physical and mental deterioration — such as impaired sight and Alzheimer’s disease — which could make it dangerous to continue operating a vehicle.

His proposal sparked strong reactions on Twitter, with some saying that the move was needed because of cases involving the elderly who drove dangerously including in the wrong direction on roads. Others said there were more pressing issues such as enforcement against speeding and drink driving. – September 25, 2021.