DLT Confirms Lifetime Driving Licences Not Cancelled
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The Department of Land Transport has clarified that lifetime driving licences have not been cancelled. The regulation stipulates that applicants aged 55 and over seeking a new licence must undergo a physical fitness test according to academic guidelines. On October 30, 2026, Department of Land Transport Director-General Sarawut Paitoonpong addressed the case where information was shared on social media claiming that relevant agencies were preparing to cancel or reclaim lifetime driving licences. The department confirms that the news circulating is inconsistent with the facts and that the department has "not cancelled lifetime driving licences" in any way. Members of the public who currently hold lifetime driving licences can continue to use them legally and retain their full rights. The facts of the matter are that the regulation applies only to those who wish to obtain a new licence, specifying that persons aged 55 and over who wish to apply for a new driving licence must undergo a physical fitness test according to academic guidelines for road safety. The Department of Land Transport intends to promote sustainable road safety for the public. Related news: Siripong shocked! 20% of student vehicles fail inspection, prompting review of lifetime licences for the elderly.
