Western Australia - Renew Senior License

ProcedureEdit

For Age 80 senior citizenEdit

When you turn 80 years of age and every year thereafter, you will receive a Medical Assessment Certificate - Senior driver's license renewal declaration (form M108A) in the post, approximately 12 weeks before your driver's license is due to expire.
You can also download and complete the form online if you wish. Medical assessment certificate - senior drivers license renewal declaration (Form M108A): http://www.transport.wa.gov.au/mediaFiles/LBU_F_DL_M108A_MedicalSeniors.pdf
Fill in the front page of the form.
Make an appointment with your regular medical practitioner (doctor) or health professional (specialist).
Take the form and any aids you have with you to your appointment (e.g. hearing aids, spectacles).
Your medical practitioner (doctor) will complete the rest of the form and submit it to us by fax, mail or scanned email. The fax service is available when a driver's license imminent. GPs can fax an M108A to the Department of Transport when urgent.
Your medical practitioner's recommendations will be reviewed and consider other factors such as your previous driving history, demerit points incurred and your previous medical information.
If the Department is satisfied that you are fit to drive, your license will be renewed or, in certain circumstances, a renewal will be posted out. If you are deemed unfit to drive, you will be notified in writing. You can appeal the decision refer to the last page of the form for more information.

For Age 85 senior citizenEdit

Read the publication How to pass your driving assessment (booklet) - Senior's Edition' to familiarize yourself with how the assessment works and what you will be assessed on. The 'Drive Safe handbook' is another useful publication as it provides information on Western Australia's road rules.
Book a free* Practical Driving Assessment. Bookings can be made:
online: http://www.transport.wa.gov.au/LandingPage.asp?pda;
in person at a Driver and Vehicle Services Centre or Agent; or
by telephone on 13 11 56. Bookings are free of charge for senior license renewals (Drivers who are 85 or over).
Undertake the Practical Driving Assessment.
Your PDA results along with your medical practitioners recommendations will be reviewed and consider other factors such as your previous driving history, demerit points incurred and your previous medical information.
If you are fit to drive, your drivers license will be renewed or, in certain circumstances, a renewal will be posted to you. If you are deemed unfit to drive, you will be notified in writing. You can appeal the decision refer to the last page of the form for more information.

Required DocumentsEdit

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e.g.
1. Proof of child birth from the Hospital.

Office Locations & ContactsEdit

Department of Transport

Telephone Contacts: http://www.transport.wa.gov.au/aboutus/21822.asp

Main Office Locations:

Perth
Department of Transport - head office
140 William Street, Perth, WA 6000
GPO Box C102, Perth, WA 6839
Phone: (08) 6551 6000 Facsimile: (08) 6551 6001
East Perth
Department of Transport - Passenger Services
20 Brown Street, East Perth, WA 6004
GPO Box C102, Perth WA 6839
Phone: 1300 660 147, Fax: (08) 9218 366
East Perth
Department of Transport - Driver and Vehicle Services
Public Transport Centre,West Parade, East Perth WA. 6004
Phone: (08) 6551 6000, Facsimile: (08) 6551 6001
Fremantle
Department of Transport - Marine
1 Essex Street, Fremantle WA 6160
PO Box 402 Fremantle WA 6959
Phone: (08) 9435 7500 Facsimile: (08) 9435 7805
Other Office Locations: http://www.transport.wa.gov.au/aboutus/21635.asp

Driver and Vehicle Services Centre and Agents:

http://www.transport.wa.gov.au/licensing/20741.asp

EligibilityEdit

Senior citizen in Western Australia who holds a driver license.

FeesEdit

For a schedule of licensing fees and charges, follow this link: http://www.transport.wa.gov.au/mediaFiles/LBU_P_Fees_201213_Complete.pdf

ValidityEdit

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

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Processing TimeEdit

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InstructionsEdit

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Required InformationEdit

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1. Date of Birth.
2. City or County of Birth.

Need for the DocumentEdit

In Western Australia, once you reach the age of 80 you need to undergo periodic medical examinations to renew your drivers license. Once you reach the age of 85 you will need to undergo a medical examination and pass a driving test on an annual basis.

Information which might helpEdit

How to pass your driving assessment (booklet) - seniors edition: http://www.transport.wa.gov.au/mediaFiles/LBU_DL_B_PDA_Seniors.pdf
User guide - PDA bookings online: http://www.transport.wa.gov.au/mediaFiles/LBU_DL_B_PDAOnlineUserGuide.pdf

External LinksEdit

Senior driver's license renewal: http://www.transport.wa.gov.au/licensing/20468.asp#22115

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