The DMV states it doesn’t set age limits for older people keeping their driver’s licenses.
“I think that's actually a really good idea because I know as we get older, our vision starts to be impaired and our cognitive sense starts to be impaired,' said Santa Maria resident Michael Sterling. There are mixed feelings about what should be required for drivers in this age group. I don't feel like if they got rid of it, then they might as well leave it gone,' said Jamal Clewis who is visiting California. That waiver expired in December of last year. They’ve actually been in place since 1978, but Governor Gavin Newsom temporarily waived the law in October 2020. DMV license renewal requirements for drivers in California who are 70 years and older are back as of January 1 after being on pause during the pandemic.ĭrivers who are 70+ will need to go in person to renew their license rather than by mail or online and they'll also have to take a written test and eye exam.
