Stricter Driving Tests Threaten โขLicense Renewals for Seniors in Colombia
Bogotรก, โฃColombia -โข Drivers over teh age of 65 in Colombia face โฃincreasingly stringent requirements to renew theirโ licenses, possibly losing their driving privileges if they fail a new, complete assessment โฃof physical, mental, andโค motor coordination fitness. The heightened scrutiny comes as part of a national effortโ to reduce traffic accidents,โ bolstered by Ley 2251 of 2022 โ and Resolution โ217 of 2014 from the Ministry of Transportation.
The exam isn’t new, โbut its application and level of rigor have been substantially strengthened. These regulations aim to determine โคa driverS suitability to safely operateโ a vehicle, evaluating capabilitiesโ crucialโฃ for maneuvering.Failureโ to pass the assessment, โขadministered at authorized Driver Recognition Centers (CRC), will result in license renewal denial, requiring repeat โtesting until certification is achieved.
The process requires a certificate of aptitude issued by the CRC to be validated withinโ the RUNT database. This impacts all drivers seeking renewal, but particularly those inโ older age โbrackets who may face greater challenges with the updated testing protocols. โค
“[โฆ] This is how you can complete the process of renewingโ your driving license for โฃseniors. The driving pass hasโฃ requirements that change depending on the age of โthe drivers,” reports El Tiempo. โข
Drivers are also facing a new requirement to obtain a driving license called CALEs. More details on theโข cost of renewal and other procedures for 2025 can โขbe found here.
