Driving & Licensing

Despite issues raised with NZTA by Grey Power last year, clarity about the use of cognitive tests by GPs for renewal of driving licences for seniors has not been forthcoming in the new guidelines. It appears that the NZTA feels powerless to direct how medical professionals should act when evaluating...

Grey Power continues to receive requests from members who are being challenged by the requirement for a cognitive test when applying to their GP for licence renewals. This is NOT a legal requirement, but a choice which some GPs and GP practices have made. It has caused enormous stress and confusion,...

Thanks for all the feedback which continues to come in regarding the unfairness and variability in the medical assessment of those 75+ seeking to renew their licences. Grey Power is still awaiting the draft revised Medical Aspects of Fitness to Drive from NZTA hoping it provides some better guidance to...