Number 65 or 75 years: The traffic regulations have decided that this is the maximum age for driving.

On the way to mandatory driving tests for older people across Europe?

The Netherlands’ decision will spark debate. Some welcome the common-sense approach to protecting all road users. Others condemn it as a discriminatory measure based solely on age, regardless of each driver’s actual abilities.

Brussels is closely monitoring the situation: The European Commission is working on a driving licence for older people. It would be a limited-validity licence (which must be renewed every 5 years), subject to the following conditions:

• Medical check
• Overview of knowledge about traffic rules

Advancing freedom versus security: the dilemma of the future

With the growing number of older drivers, the challenge becomes increasingly complex: How can we guarantee freedom of movement while simultaneously ensuring safety on the roads?

The Netherlands has made a decision, and other countries are closely monitoring the situation. What if this measure becomes the new norm in Europe? This question is becoming increasingly relevant as the population ages and road safety becomes a more important issue in European politics.