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EU wants over 70s to prove they can still drive every five years (www.brusselstimes.com)
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The European Union wants elderly people (70+) to undergo medical tests from now on to prove that they are still capable of driving a car every five years. However, the proposal has been met with a lot of criticism.

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[-] MaxPower@feddit.de 80 points 1 year ago

Very good. As a german, I'd welcome this.

However, expect heavy pushback from the German automotive industry. They are for Germany what the NRA and weapons manufacturer lobby is to the US.

[-] JVT038@feddit.nl 13 points 1 year ago

Does the German automotive industry also exercise immense power and influence in both politics and society?

[-] Onionizer@geddit.social 6 points 1 year ago

When the idea of a general speed limit was proposed, people were literally screeching "but muh freedom!!!"

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