Bill > S0152

This bill modifies Vermont's driver's license renewal requirements for older drivers to enhance road safety. Specifically, the bill requires residents aged 80 and older to appear in person at a Department location and pass a vision test when renewing their operator's license. Additionally, residents aged 85 and older must pass a road test as part of their license renewal process. The bill also makes some minor grammatical updates to the existing license examination statute, such as replacing gendered language like "his or her" with more neutral terms like "the Commissioner's" or "the applicant's". The new requirements aim to ensure that older drivers maintain the necessary visual acuity and driving skills to operate a motor vehicle safely. The changes will take effect on July 1, 2025, giving drivers and the Department of Motor Vehicles time to prepare for the new requirements.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/S.152