To improve road safety, Hong Kong will implement mandatory, frequent health screenings for commercial vehicle drivers aged 65 or older by next year.

Hong Kong plans to introduce mandatory health checks for commercial vehicle drivers aged 65 or above by the middle of next year, tightening both the age threshold and the frequency of assessments to improve road safety. Undersecretary for Transport and Logistics Liu Chun-san told the Legislative Council on Wednesday that authorities would also establish a register of doctors, providing guidance to help drivers choose an appropriate practitioner. Liu said the government planned to lower the age.....