cheminot Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 Certain categories of my french driving licence expire next february. This is because I will be 60 then. I am aware that if I wish to continue to hold these categories I will need to pass a medical but can anyone please tell me if I have to institute the procedure myself or will I be sent a reminder by the prefecture? Also, are there specific forms etc that I will need for this?My thanks in anticipation.cheminot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 Info HERE.Your medical must be with a GP approved by your préfecture (absolutely not your own GP). You'll find a list HERE.You must make the appointment yourself and the cost is down to you (€24.40).Download and complete this form to bring with you. You must also bring:your licenceyour passport3 recent ID photos1 stamped self-addressed envelope for the return of your licence (probably best to make it registered post)a cheque or cash for the cost of the medical (€24.40)any specs, x-rays or other medical certificate which apply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheminot Posted December 4, 2009 Author Share Posted December 4, 2009 Many thanks Clair. I am now suitably prepared! There is one thing that puzzles me though and that is that on the notes it says I must provide an SAE for the return of my licence and on the application form it says that I must provide two of them.I think I will take two with me just to be certain.cheminot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnOther Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 Does this really kick in at 60 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weegie Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 It "kicks in" from the first application for a permis for Groups other than A or B.From the French Govt website:For all the other categories: "s'il a été reconnu apte par la commission départementale médicale."then "Durée de validité Le permis est valable : 5 ans, pour toute personne âgée de moins de 60 ans, 2 ans, entre 60 et 76 ans, 1 an, à partir de 76 ans. Pour obtenir sa prorogation (renouvellement), l'intéressé est soumis à un examen médical. La demande doit être faite à la préfecture du domicile, avant l'expiration du délai de validité."EXCEPT for passenger carrying vehicles (Group D) where the medical is more frequent after 60 "Le permis est valable : pour une période 5 ans pour toute personne âgée de moins de 60 ans, pour une périodicité maximale d'un an à partir de 60 ans." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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