Senior driver licence renewals
A medical examination is required when a driver reaches 75 years of age in order to renew their licence to drive.
A medical examination and a practical driving assessment are required when a driver reaches 85 years of age, to renew their licence. These are required to be taken annually after this point.
What you need to do
The table below details what you will need to do if you are 75 or older and wish to renew your driving licence.
|
Age |
What you need to do |
|
75 |
Complete Senior's Declaration form (M108A) and
undertake medical |
|
78 |
Complete Senior's Declaration form (M108A) and
undertake medical |
|
80 |
Complete Senior's Declaration form (M108A) and
undertake medical |
|
Every year after 80 |
Complete Senior's Declaration form (M108A) and
undertake medical |
|
85 |
Complete Senior's Declaration form (M108A) and
undertake medical and
pass a Practical Driving Assessment |
|
Every year after
85 |
Medical examination and Practical Driving Assessment required annually |
Getting ready for an examination with your medical practitioner
Once you reach 75, approximately 12 weeks before your driver's licence is due to expire, you will receive a Senior's Declaration form (M108A) in the post.
You will need to fill in the front page of the form. The rest of it will be completed by your medical practitioner.
Your medical practitioner will make recommendations as to your fitness to and ability to control a motor vehicle safely.
What happens next
Once we receive the form completed by yourself and your medical practitioner, further factors will be considered such as your previous driving history, demerit points incurred and your previous medical information. If we are satisfied that you are fit to drive, your licence will be renewed.
If you are deemed unfit to drive, then you will be notified in writing. If you would like to appeal the decision, information on the appeal process is included in this notice.
Further information
For more information then please contact us:
Team Leader
Driver Assessment Section
Central Customer Services
Box R1290
PERTH WA 6844
Tel: 13 11 56
Licensing online enquiry form
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