Senior drivers watch out for fake news scam

Articles circulating around the internet about new senior drivers licensing regulations prove that not everything that poses as news is real news.

Recent articles state a new federal rule from the United States Department of Transportation requires drivers over the age of 70 to undergo eye exams, cognitive tests and road tests to maintain a driver’s license. The articles claim drivers 70 to 80 will have to renew their driver’s license every four years; ages 81 to 86 must renew every two years; and drivers 87-years of age and older must renew yearly with a mandatory road test.

The articles began circulating on X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook in June. They claimed the new rule was to take effect July 1.