Starting at 70, drivers must renew in person, taking a written test and eye exam.Īt any age, a road test may be administered if a Department of Motor Vehicles employee believes there’s a reason, or if a doctor, police office, relative or even a neighbor requests one, said DMV spokesman Armando Botello. In an email, the Arizona Department of Transportation said the change reflected “a more realistic view of a capable driving age,” that also saved money on renewals.ĪRKANSAS: Licenses are renewed every four years for all drivers, with no additional requirements for older drivers and no legislative attempts to add any.ĬALIFORNIA: Licenses are renewed every five years, and until age 70 drivers may automatically be granted two five-year renewals by mail or online. Legislation in 1999 expanded the expiration date to age 65. In 1995, Arizona started issuing licenses that were good until age 60. ![]() At age 70, renewal can no longer be done by mail. ![]() ![]() Starting at 65, drivers must renew every five years, with a vision test each time. A legislative committee considered older driver safety in 2003 and decided not to recommend any changes, saying young drivers cause far more accidents.ĪLASKA: Licenses are renewed every five years, but starting at age 69 people may not renew by mail.ĪRIZONA: Licenses expire on the 65th birthday, and until then drivers only need new photos every 12 years – making Arizona unique in how long a license can last.
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