TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Taiwan’s Directorate General of Highways on Monday rejected an online claim that licenses will only be valid until age 70 next year and that renewing now would extend validity to 75, per CNA.

The agency said a new graded renewal system for older drivers will begin in May 2026. From that date, drivers aged 70 and above can renew after passing a physical exam and completing free safety and hazard-awareness courses, with the renewed license valid until age 75.

Drivers aged 75 and older will continue to renew every three years, as they do now, after passing both physical and cognitive tests and completing the same training.

DGH added that local motor vehicle offices will mail renewal notices when needed, so there is no need to apply early.