Anyone who wants to drive on the roads of their town or any city must have a driver’s license, which is a mandatory permit, but what is the maximum age to obtain it?
As we age, humans lose certain motor and cognitive abilities that prevent us from carrying out some activities. Such is the case of drive a vehiclewhich can represent risks for the driver and those around him.
Although The traffic regulations of Mexico City do not specify a maximum age to drive and obtain this valid permit.the renewal process becomes more cumbersome depending on the age of the interested party.
From 60 to 80 years of age, This document can only be renewed for five years. And, after the 80s, Renewal must be carried out annually for driver safetypassengers, vehicles and pedestrians.
Some signs that an elderly person should stop driving are:
- Health problems such as vision loss, hearing loss, balance problems, dementia or loss of reflexes, can make safe driving difficult.
- The accidentseven mild ones, can be a sign that it’s time to stop driving.
- Frequent traffic violationssuch as running a red light or driving too fast, can also be a sign that it’s time to stop driving.
- Judgment problemssuch as making reckless decisions or not being able to assess risks, can also be a sign that it is time to stop driving.
How much does a driver’s license cost and how to process it in 2023?
If this is the first time you apply for a driver’s license, you need to make the payment for your capture line by 989 pesos, After this, an appointment will be made to go to a Vehicle Control and Licensing Module closest to your home.
Once you are assigned the date, you must go to your appointment on time with some official identification, proof of address from CDMX or the State of Mexico, and a paid pickup line. At that moment, when you provide your documents, they will give you your new driver’s license that will be valid for 3 years.
Do you need to renew your driver’s license?
Now, if you already have your driver’s license, but it is about to winyou lost it or it was stolen, you must make an appointment in the Vehicle Control Modules and go with the following documents:
- Original official identification, with a photo and that is valid.
- Proof of address from Mexico City or the State of Mexico (no older than three months and containing street, number, neighborhood, mayor’s office and postal code)
- Paid catch line. You can consult it in this payment format
- License expired or about to expire (in case of renewal)
On the other hand, they will compare your papers and once your data is confirmed, they will give you your license renewed for 3 years.
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