73-year-old Premier Smith questions age policy on driver’s license
Dr Smith, who is in his second term as Premier of the Virgin Islands (2011-current) and is 73 years of age (born August 28, 1944), wanted to know in a question before the SFC to Mr Rymer, if there is a policy and the reasons for the policy.
The Commissioner of the DMW confirmed that there is such a policy; however, he stated that it existed before his appointment to office.
Premier must know it’s the Law!
Research by our newsroom confirmed that in fact it’s a part of the law. Under the Road Traffic Act, Chapter 218 sec 17 (4), it states, “every person holding a driver’s license, upon reaching the age of 70 shall upon request of the licensing officer submit to a re-examination of his ability to operate a motor vehicle safely and submit a medical report from a registered medical practitioner, as to his fitness to drive a motor vehicle.”
It is unclear why Premier Smith was questioning this part of the law and if he feels he does not need to be subjected to it now that he is over 70.
The public believes it’s a good provision, as it helps to enhance safety and fitness for drivers over 70 years of age.
The Members of the House of Assembly during the SFC also praised Commissioner Rymer for his good work at the DMV; however, that information was said to be “off the record.”
38 Responses to “73-year-old Premier Smith questions age policy on driver’s license”
(1) Is medically fit to operate a vehicle
(2) Is not medically fit to, operate a vehicle.
It is not a hospital or clinic where your medical information needs to be in full detail for appropriate treatment. If that is what is happening then something is wrong with that and that needs to be addressed or people's personal information will be all over Tortola and beyond.
This government want everything to be easy street going. that is why they are @#$* up immigration and labour.
Like every thing else doesn't matter what the peons say, but when it effects a politician it makes the news!