Hong Kong to water down proposed health checks for elderly commercial drivers – reports

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A proposed health review mechanism for elderly commercial drivers is set to be watered down, scrapping the annual checkup requirement, according to local media.

Instead, the government’s proposal will allow commercial vehicle drivers aged 65 to renew their driving licences for three years after passing a health check, HK01 reported on Thursday, citing unnamed sources. […]

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