The Ministry of Internal Affairs issued an important statement for elderly drivers

The Ministry of Internal Affairs has issued a statement to clarify new regulations for elderly drivers, assuring the public that no additional bureaucratic hurdles are being introduced. Kuralai Karina, Deputy Chairperson of the Administrative Police Committee, explained that the requirement for mandatory medical examinations for drivers over 65 has been in place since 2014.

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The databases of the Ministry of Healthcare and the Ministry of Internal Affairs have been integrated. Information regarding mandatory medical examinations will now be automatically transferred between these ministries.

The primary change involves the integration of databases between the Ministry of Healthcare and the Ministry of Internal Affairs. This integration allows for the automatic transfer of medical examination data, eliminating the need for drivers to submit extra certificates or applications. Karina emphasized that drivers over 65, like those with disabilities, must continue their bi-annual medical check-ups as before. The results will automatically update in the Ministry's system, simplifying the process and removing the need for separate notifications or license extensions.

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The results will automatically be displayed in our system, so no extra certificates or applications will be necessary. No additional actions are required. There is no need to apply for a license extension or notify the Ministry separately. We want to reassure citizens: no new bureaucratic procedures are being introduced. Everything is as simple, convenient, and hassle-free for drivers as possible.

The Ministry also addressed misinformation circulating online, particularly from bloggers, regarding alleged new rules. It urged content creators to verify information before publishing to avoid misleading citizens. The agency stressed its openness to providing clarifications and recommended relying on official government publications. The statement comes as Kazakhstan prepares to implement regular medical re-examinations for drivers over 65 starting August 25.

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Inaccurate interpretations can mislead citizens. Therefore, we recommend using only official government publications. We are always open for clarification.