New law on driver's license validity passed

Icelandic lawmakers have passed a new bill that will extend the validity period for driver's licenses, a move expected to ease administrative burdens for tens of thousands of citizens.

The legislation, introduced by the Midflokkurinn party, raises the age at which drivers must renew their licenses from 60 to 70 years old. This adjustment means that individuals will no longer face mandatory renewals in their sixties, a significant shift from current regulations.

According to a statement from the Midflokkurinn party, the new law will substantially decrease the frequency of license renewals. Over a 20-year span, the number of required renewals is projected to drop from approximately 18 to just 4.

The bill directly impacts over 75,000 individuals. The revised validity periods are tiered, with drivers aged 70-75 needing renewal every ten years, and the period decreasing annually for older age groups, down to one year for those aged 90 and above.