Enhances fitness and safety requirements for certain licensed individuals and establishes a task force on aging and driving ability.

The bill amends the vehicle and traffic law to enhance fitness and safety requirements for certain licensed individuals. Specifically, it mandates that applicants for a driver's license renewal submit proof of a physical examination by a licensed physician to prove they are medically fit to operate a motor vehicle. Additionally, the bill establishes the "New York state task force on the effects of aging on driving ability." This task force will study the effects of aging on driving ability and develop a comprehensive approach to licensing drivers, focusing on identifying at-risk drivers.

Enhances fitness and safety requirements for certain licensed individuals and establishes a task force on aging and driving ability.

The bill amends the vehicle and traffic law to enhance fitness and safety requirements for certain licensed individuals. Specifically, it mandates that applicants for a driver's license renewal submit proof of a physical examination by a licensed physician to prove they are medically fit to operate a motor vehicle. Additionally, the bill establishes the "New York state task force on the effects of aging on driving ability." This task force will study the effects of aging on driving ability and develop a comprehensive approach to licensing drivers, focusing on identifying at-risk drivers.