If you’re referring to Punjab, Pakistan, the headline “From age 65, this test will become mandatory in 2026” needs correction.
What the 2026 rules actually say in Punjab
According to the current official Punjab driving-licence information, there is no published rule saying that a special driving test automatically becomes mandatory for every driver once they turn 65.
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Medical certification is already required for applicants above 50, including for licence renewal.
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For a regular licence, the process includes a vision/medical examination and driving test as part of the licensing/renewal procedure.
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The Punjab DLIMS system currently lists a medical certificate signed by a government doctor for people above 50 as a requirement for online applications.
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I could not find an official Punjab government announcement establishing a new age-65 test beginning in 2026.
Where the “65” claim may come from
There are countries introducing or changing senior-driver requirements around age 65. For example, Singapore requires drivers aged 65+ to undergo a “Fitness To Drive” medical examination. From February 2026, Singapore introduced a digital system to streamline this medical assessment.
The UK is also considering mandatory eyesight testing for older drivers, but the current proposal concerns drivers aged 70 and over, not 65, and it was still a consultation rather than an already-established 2026 requirement
