What Is The Upper Age Limit For Michigan Drivers?

I remember begging my mom and dad to sign me up for drivers training so I could start the process of getting my drivers license when I turned 16.

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I remember how nervous my parents were when they would let me driver to get in my hours behind the wheel.

Finally, the big day came and I got to take my road test for my drivers license.

All that practice paid off and I passed with flying colors and got my drivers license.

In Michigan, if you're less than 18 years old, you need to go through the Graduated Driver Licensing system to apply for a license.

The GDL consists of two driver education segments and three licensing levels.

The Michigan Secretary of State has an outline of the GDL and driver education process.

If you have a Level 2 or Level 3 license when you turn 18, the state will send you a standard license.

So we know how young you can be to get a drivers license in Michigan, but what is the max age in Michigan where you can no longer drive?

The Upper Age Limit For Michigan Drivers

There is no maximum/upper age to drive in Michigan.

Drivers of all ages must renew their licenses every 8 years and pass a vision test at renewal, but there are no special requirements or restrictions based only on age.

The Michigan Secretary of State will accept requests from any citizen who is concerned about an individual driving unsafely, regardless of age.

If the SOS receives indications of driver impairment, they can require the driver to take a road test and may place restrictions on the license, such as requiring glasses or corrective contact lenses.

Some other possible requirements or restrictions include:

• no freeway driving
• an additional right-side mirror on a vehicle
• no nighttime driving
• time of day restrictions—for example, no driving during rush hour traffic
• supports to ensure a proper driving position
• geographic area restrictions, and
• wearing bioptic telescopic lenses when driving.

Michigan now has 1.2 million drivers 65 years old or older, and by 2025 one in five drivers is expected to be 65 or older.

via GIPHY

That might be one of the scariest stats I've ever heard.

Check out these cool Michigan license plates I found going all the way back to 1905.