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Vermont requires drivers 80 and older to pass vision tests and drivers 85 and older to pass road tests for license renewal

Original title: An act relating to requirements for older drivers to renew operator’s licenses

Last action · April 16, 2025: Read 1st time & referred to Committee on TransportationSponsors: Alison Clarkson and 2 others

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What This Bill Would Do

Vermont residents aged 80 and older must appear in person at a Department location and pass a vision test to renew their , and those aged 85 and older must also pass a , effective July 1, 2025.

Why it matters

Older drivers in Vermont face mandatory in-person testing requirements and potential driving privilege restrictions based on age thresholds that currently do not exist for younger renewals.

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Vermont residents 80 years of age or older

Must appear in person at a Department location and pass a vision test to renew an operator's license.

Directly affected

Vermont residents 85 years of age or older

Must pass the road test component of the examination to renew an operator's license.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What testing is required for drivers 80 and older?

Drivers 80 years of age or older must appear in person at a Department location and pass a vision test to renew their .

What additional requirement applies to drivers 85 and older?

Drivers 85 years of age or older must pass the component of the examination before a renewal license is issued.

Can someone help translate commands during the road test?

Yes, an applicant may have an individual of their choosing at the oral examination or to serve as an interpreter, including translating oral commands.

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Procedural history

1 action

Apr 16, 2025SenateIntroduced
Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Transportation

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Full breakdown

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Connected Entities

Department, General Assembly of the State of Vermont

OrganizationDepartment“Location where applicants must appear for vision testing”Map →

OrganizationGeneral Assembly of the State of Vermont“Legislative body enacting the bill”Map →

Sources

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legislature.vermont.gov

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Controversy50
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