The Ministry of Internal Affairs issued an important statement for elderly drivers
Tengrinews.kz — The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kazakhstan has clarified amendments to the Law on Road Traffic and refuted rumors circulating on social media regarding new requirements for drivers over the age of 65, citing Polisia.kz.
The Ministry emphasized that no new bureaucratic procedures are being introduced for elderly motorists.
According to Kuralai Karina, Deputy Chairperson of the Administrative Police Committee of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the requirement for mandatory medical examinations has been in effect since 2014. The changes only concern data sharing between government agencies.
"The databases of the Ministry of Healthcare and the Ministry of Internal Affairs have been integrated. Information regarding mandatory medical examinations will now be automatically transferred between these ministries," she explained.
What will change for drivers over 65
The Ministry of Internal Affairs reminded that drivers over 65, as well as citizens with disabilities, must continue to undergo a standard driver's medical examination once every two years, as before. Following the exam, the information will automatically appear in the Ministry's system.
"The results will automatically be displayed in our system, so no extra certificates or applications will be necessary. No additional actions are required. There is no need to apply for a license extension or notify the Ministry separately. We want to reassure citizens: no new bureaucratic procedures are being introduced. Everything is as simple, convenient, and hassle-free for drivers as possible," noted Kuralai Karina.
Ministry addresses bloggers
The agency also commented on reports spreading online regarding alleged new rules for elderly drivers.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs urged bloggers and information platform owners to carefully verify information before publication and reminded them of the liability for spreading false information.
"Inaccurate interpretations can mislead citizens. Therefore, we recommend using only official government publications. We are always open for clarification," the Ministry stated.
As a reminder, starting August 25, drivers over 65 in Kazakhstan will be required to undergo regular medical re-examinations. The editors of Tengri Auto decided to investigate whether this is a popular global practice and how elderly drivers are treated abroad.
The Ministry emphasized that no new bureaucratic procedures are being introduced for elderly motorists.
According to Kuralai Karina, Deputy Chairperson of the Administrative Police Committee of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the requirement for mandatory medical examinations has been in effect since 2014. The changes only concern data sharing between government agencies.
"The databases of the Ministry of Healthcare and the Ministry of Internal Affairs have been integrated. Information regarding mandatory medical examinations will now be automatically transferred between these ministries," she explained.
What will change for drivers over 65
The Ministry of Internal Affairs reminded that drivers over 65, as well as citizens with disabilities, must continue to undergo a standard driver's medical examination once every two years, as before. Following the exam, the information will automatically appear in the Ministry's system.
"The results will automatically be displayed in our system, so no extra certificates or applications will be necessary. No additional actions are required. There is no need to apply for a license extension or notify the Ministry separately. We want to reassure citizens: no new bureaucratic procedures are being introduced. Everything is as simple, convenient, and hassle-free for drivers as possible," noted Kuralai Karina.
Ministry addresses bloggers
The agency also commented on reports spreading online regarding alleged new rules for elderly drivers.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs urged bloggers and information platform owners to carefully verify information before publication and reminded them of the liability for spreading false information.
"Inaccurate interpretations can mislead citizens. Therefore, we recommend using only official government publications. We are always open for clarification," the Ministry stated.
As a reminder, starting August 25, drivers over 65 in Kazakhstan will be required to undergo regular medical re-examinations. The editors of Tengri Auto decided to investigate whether this is a popular global practice and how elderly drivers are treated abroad.