COLUMBUS, Ohio — An article circulating widely on social media is making bold claims about new driver’s license rules for older Americans, but officials say the information is false.
The viral post alleges that starting in July 2025, the U.S. Department of Transportation will require drivers age 70 and older to complete eye exams, road tests and cognitive screenings to keep their licenses. According to the post, drivers ages 70 to 80 would have to renew every four years, those 81 to 86 every two years, and drivers 87 and older every year. The claims also include mandatory annual road tests and eye exams for drivers over 87.
Despite the alarming tone, no such national law exists. States set their own driver’s license rules, and there is no federal mandate establishing uniform requirements for senior drivers…