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Originally Posted by Igster
Nor the size of her vehicle and how far she could go or not go. It's quite scary to think she has a license.
As mentioned, the Government needs to take control of license issuing again. Why it was ever privatized is just silly and wrong.
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Absolutely. When you look at examples like this, and then the issue last week when seniors over
75 are complaining about mandatory re-testing, it tells me that the system isn't working.
My solution is mandatory re-testing for all drivers, every 5 or 10 years. I think the technology exists where these tests could be done electronically, in a simulator that tests a variety of driving and road conditions. Have the tests electronically scored, and if you fail, then it's no license for you until you take some driver's ed and a retest. I've been in an RCMP simulator at Depot in Regina, and it was quite realistic.
Yes, there would be a cost involved, that should be passed on to users. A driver's license isn't a right, and in order to obtain one, you should have to prove your competence, and pay the required fee. If the technology meant that the tests cost $250 a pop, so be it.
Back to the original topic, the $115 fine for this lady is a joke. Her license should be suspended immediately, pending retesting.