Hong Kong authorities have relaxed a recent proposal requiring mandatory annual medical check-ups for commercial vehicle drivers aged 65 to 69, reducing the frequency to twice in five years following an industry backlash.The proposal, set to take effect in mid-2027, will reduce the age threshold for mandatory medical certification for commercial vehicle drivers from 70 to 65.In a policy paper submitted to the legislature on Friday, the Transport and Logistics Bureau said the move was aimed at protecting drivers and road users amid a growing number of elderly commercial vehicle drivers.
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FRI · 2026-07-10 · 14:07 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0710-92011
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Hong Kong eases proposed health check rules for elderly commercial drivers
Hong Kong authorities have revised a proposal for mandatory medical check-ups for commercial vehicle drivers. Initially, drivers aged 65 to 69 would have been required to undergo annual checks.
Matthew ChengSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-07-10 · 14:07 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Hong Kong authorities have revised a proposal for mandatory medical check-ups for commercial vehicle drivers. Initially, drivers aged 65 to 69 would have been required to undergo annual checks. Following industry opposition, this requirement has been eased to twice every five years. The proposal, scheduled to be implemented in mid-2027, will lower the age at which commercial drivers must obtain mandatory medical certification from 70 to 65. The Transport and Logistics Bureau stated this adjustment aims to enhance the safety of drivers and other road users, acknowledging the increasing number of older commercial drivers.
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The move was aimed at protecting drivers and road users amid a growing number of elderly commercial vehicle drivers.
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The proposal aimed to reduce the age threshold for mandatory medical certification for commercial vehicle drivers from 70 to 65.
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Hong Kong authorities have relaxed proposed mandatory annual medical check-ups for commercial drivers aged 65-69 to twice in five years.
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The relaxed rules will take effect in mid-2027.
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