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Hong Kong to mandate health checks for commercial drivers aged 65 and above

Hong Kong to mandate health checks for commercial drivers aged 65 and above
South China Morning Post Wednesday 17 June 2026, 07:19 UTC By Cannix Yau 1 min read
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Hong Kong plans to introduce mandatory health checks for commercial vehicle drivers aged 65 or above by the middle of next year, tightening both the age threshold and the frequency of assessments to improve road safety. Undersecretary for Transport and Logistics Liu Chun-san told the Legislative Council on Wednesday that authorities would also establish a register of doctors, providing guidance to help drivers choose an appropriate practitioner. Liu said the government planned to lower the...

Hong Kong plans to introduce mandatory health checks for commercial vehicle drivers aged 65 or above by the middle of next year, tightening both the age threshold and the frequency of assessments to improve road safety. Undersecretary for Transport and Logistics Liu Chun-san told the Legislative Council on Wednesday that authorities would also establish a register of doctors, providing guidance to help drivers choose an appropriate practitioner. Liu said the government planned to lower the age... [Image text:] 934 TAXI TAXIA Uber Taxi 2943 AX TAXI 51117333 WH5427 20VVT4 268 TAX TAXI
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