A bill would set tougher standards for older drivers.
Rep. Ric Killian, a Charlotte Republican, filed a bill to require more frequent drivers license renewals for people 65 and older and mandate road tests for people older than 85.
He cited an academic study that shows the oldest drivers have more crashes per miles traveled than anyone except younger teen drivers.
The bill would require drivers older than 75 renew their licenses every three years instead of every five.
"There's clearly a connection between a person's age and their ability to operate a motor vehicle," he said.
The state office of AARP is ramping up opposition to the bill, asking its 66,000 active state members to call legislators about it. (N&O)
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