Here in BC, you only get retested for driving competency if you have a stroke/seizure/enter a coma.
I have personally seen doctors write multiple letters of competency for someone who couldn’t pass the vision test, written signs test, briefly forgot where he was, and needed a mobility aid. We still gave him a road test, which he failed, and got harassed by him and his doctor for months about giving him his license back.
Get your license suspended for reckless or impaired driving? As long as you have your full license (which is a 3 year process here) you just have to pay us $500-5000 + pay off your fines and you can drive again in 3-6 months, no retesting needed. Sure, if you get suspended 3+ times you have to go to AA, anger management, or a defensive driving course, but its only like 3 sessions.
Our basic competency is honestly a joke, and we basically never retest people… And honestly, as long as you aren’t literally blind, we also don’t permanently take away you license as long as you have money.
Truly horrifying to hear.
Cars are weapons and must be treated accordingly, or this will keep happening.
Requirements for a license to operate cars and guns should be on par.
They pretty much are in Canada. You need to take tests to prove basic competency of training.
Anything can be used as a weapon if the person wishing to do harm is unstable enough or it’s pre-meditated and they’re crazy enough.
Here in BC, you only get retested for driving competency if you have a stroke/seizure/enter a coma.
I have personally seen doctors write multiple letters of competency for someone who couldn’t pass the vision test, written signs test, briefly forgot where he was, and needed a mobility aid. We still gave him a road test, which he failed, and got harassed by him and his doctor for months about giving him his license back.
Get your license suspended for reckless or impaired driving? As long as you have your full license (which is a 3 year process here) you just have to pay us $500-5000 + pay off your fines and you can drive again in 3-6 months, no retesting needed. Sure, if you get suspended 3+ times you have to go to AA, anger management, or a defensive driving course, but its only like 3 sessions.
Our basic competency is honestly a joke, and we basically never retest people… And honestly, as long as you aren’t literally blind, we also don’t permanently take away you license as long as you have money.
My GG had dementia and incredibly poor eyesight and was still legally allowed to drive up until she was hospitalized. She was over 80 at that time.
The system needs a massive overhaul, and it should start with mandatory retesting when you have to renew your license.
The issue is not whether the knowledge exists to operate a vehicle or gun safely. But the background check to determine if they might not.
That’s a fair point.
How frequently do you need to get retested?
Annually, by a doctor. Once you turn 80.
Other than that, never once after you pass the initial test at 16.
Seems like a very reasonable standard, yeah.