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From: michelle@michelle.org
In article <280220141709531774%nospam@nospam.invalid>, nospam
wrote:
> > > when someone can renew a license online without any driving test
> > > whatsoever, you have a problem.
> >
> > It's been my experience that renewal of unexpired drivers licenses have
> > never required a driving or written test, but may require hearing
> > and/or vision tests.
>
> they do vision tests, but that doesn't mean someone is still competent
> to drive.
>
> how about giving people actual road tests to renew, and more than just
> a cursory drive around the block. if they fail, no renewal.
I was pointing out that renewing without taking another driving test is
not new, and has nothing to do with the internet.
> > Here in Arizona, the state recognized that fact, so drivers licenses
> > expire at age 65, with the fee depending on the driver's age. At age
> > 65, and every five years afterwards, you have to renew, so they can
> > give you a vision and audio test.
>
> from what i know of arizona, you don't need to renew a license until
> 65, which means it lasts for roughly 40 years.
That's what I said.
> that's just fucked up.
How does that differ from going to the DMV, paying them, and getting a
new license, without any additional testing? It's no more fucked up
than other states, but it certainly cuts down on waiting times at the
DMV.
> > (Convicted sex offenders have to renew annually; I read that when I was
> > reading about the renewal periods.)
>
> is there a correlation between sex offenders and bad driving?
>
> is that somehow supposed to prevent future sex crimes?
>
> if they want to track the person's location, there are more effective
> ways.
It is a very simple and effective way to assure that the offender has
registered his address. It's not the only way, but it is very
effective.
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