[shut the front door]

Originally Posted by Michael G.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/othe...f5b23bf6&ei=31

Misleading headline. Nothing will change for many.
"While the federal government has strongly recommended these changes, each state has the autonomy to implement these rules in their own way."
Florida currently implements these rules at age 80.

[Michael G.]

Originally Posted by shut the front door

Florida currently implements these rules at age 80.

What rules?
I'm 84, and there's no rules I'm aware of.

[manaboutown]

In NM a person 79+ must renew every single year, in person, and take a vision test. Those requirements used to start at age 75.

[shut the front door]

Originally Posted by Michael G.

What rules?
I'm 84, and there's no rules I'm aware of.

Then maybe educate yourself?


An Overview of Florida Driving Laws for Seniors
License Renewals
License renewal is an important issue for older people. If you’re under 80, your license is good for eight years, just like everyone else. However, the state requires drivers over 80 to renew their licenses every six years. Another point is that individuals over 80 are no longer eligible for license renewal by mail or online renewal. People over 80 need to visit the nearest FLHSMV location for renewals.
Drivers over 80 must also submit to a mature driver vision test when renewing their licenses. You can take the test for free at the license renewal office. Alternatively, you can have a licensed doctor perform the vision test. The vision test form is here.

[Michael G.]

Originally Posted by shut the front door

Then maybe educate yourself?


An Overview of Florida Driving Laws for Seniors
License Renewals
License renewal is an important issue for older people. If you’re under 80, your license is good for eight years, just like everyone else. However, the state requires drivers over 80 to renew their licenses every six years. Another point is that individuals over 80 are no longer eligible for license renewal by mail or online renewal. People over 80 need to visit the nearest FLHSMV location for renewals.
Drivers over 80 must also submit to a mature driver vision test when renewing their licenses. You can take the test for free at the license renewal office. Alternatively, you can have a licensed doctor perform the vision test. The vision test form is here.

Thanks

[bob47]

Originally Posted by CoachKandSportsguy

Its a third world country down here

There is some truth in what you say.

[midiwiz]

Originally Posted by Kelevision

In 2009 I was living in CA and they made it illegal to text, hold a phone and talk while driving. They pulled people over all the time and I’ve never used my phone while driving since. I was shocked when I moved back to FL in 2021 and you were allowed to use your phone here while driving. I assumed every state had that law. I mean 2009 that went into effect. At least finally, in 2025 Florida decided made a law.

Ubfortunately, they don't enforce it at all anywhere in the state.

[Mrmean58]

Originally Posted by Michael G.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/othe...f5b23bf6&ei=31

Your licenses are not changing, the frequency and testing requirements are to eliminate automatic renewals, require more vision, cognitive and driving tests.
I for one have been in favor of mandatory driving skills tests when seniors reach a certain age. I realize a community like ours where so many of our residents and seniors are licensed in other states it may be impossible to monitor.
I'm also in favor of stiffer penalties for talking on cell phones or having pets in the driver's lap while operating an auto. We are driving cars, not in a phone booth or sitting in our favorite chair so fluffy can snuggle up.

[Mulliganguy]

Ever notice that so many intersections in the Villages are obstructed by landscape of hedges or trees or whatever? It’s like it was designed this way to speed up attrition!

[opinionist]

Maybe self-driving cars will not be so bad.
It is hard to blame the driver when the driver is a computer, not using a cell phone.

[Birdrm]

I agree the main issue is people on cell phones, back when I was in NJ one Easter I was heading over to my Mom's and on the way on a 2 lane road a woman in the opposite direction was looking at her phone and crossed directly in front of me a 40mph! I was able to quickly turn off the road onto a lawn to avoid a head on collusion but still took a big hit to the drivers side back door and panel. I can still remember looking into her front windshield and seeing she was staring downward and not onto the road in front of her!

[JRcorvette]

Originally Posted by tophcfa

I wish there would be more focus on what really makes the roads unsafe, cell phones.

Maybe but most newer cars have hands free cellphone connection. Touch Screens are a huge problem. Let’s not forget all the Drinking and Driving. Older people not paying attention~ Cellphone’s s are probably the least of our problems.

[Nana2Teddy]

Originally Posted by Michael G.

Some years ago, I read where cell phones by-law would never officially be illegal while driving, here's why.

There's to many other distractions already added to information screens that, apparently, are legal like adjusting radios, heaters, controlling any on/off buttons, you get the idea.

I drive a 2015 with minimal safety features.
Honestly, if I had to rent any 2015 vehicle with all the up dated features,
God help me.

Those screens can be turned off.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by Mulliganguy

Ever notice that so many intersections in the Villages are obstructed by landscape of hedges or trees or whatever? It’s like it was designed this way to speed up attrition!

So many is a loose term…………

You can contact the District office with the locations you are concerned about.
Call or send an email.
District Offices - The Villages Community Development Districts

[Aces4]

Originally Posted by CoachKandSportsguy

Its a third world country down here

It takes 3rd world people to make it so and you do live here, right? I think that slap at Florida is way off base. Is it perfect no, but considering all the states in the US, it's probably one of the best.