In Peru, the Ministry of Transport and Communications (MTC) demands a driver’s license, regulating both its acquisition and its renewal through specific norms.
In order to handle a vehicle in Peru, it is essential to have a license granted by the Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MTC). Therefore, this institution has arranged specific rules both to obtain and renew licenses within a certain age range. It has also established a maximum age limit to drive in order to guarantee the security on the roads.
In this context, driving implies great responsibility and demands that drivers retain their physical and mental skills. For this reason, the MTC has developed various regulations to verify that these requirements are met over time.
Next, we present the age ranges allowed to request a driver’s licensethe procedures to be followed and the essential requirements, especially for older drivers.
Maximum age to obtain a driver’s license in Peru: What is it?
As provided by the MTC in the Supreme Decree 007-2016-MTCcitizens can process and renew their driver’s license to 80 years. From the 70s, it is mandatory to renew it annually, presenting medical certificates that prove the physical and mental capacity of the driver.
These evaluations must be carried out in authorized medical centers and are a fundamental requirement to continue conducting safely.
Driving license: What is the minimum age to process it?
In Peru, the age established to obtain a driver’s license is 18 years. However, there is an exception for adolescents from the age of 16 who are married or have a professional degree.
To obtain the brief, it is necessary to approve theoretical and practical exams, in addition to presenting identity documents, certificate of residence and medical evaluations that support the application of the applicant to handle.
Class AI license renewal: What are the requirements?
To revalidate one Class AI Electronic Driving Licensethe following steps must be followed:
- Create an electronic box in the Ministry of Transport and Communications.
- Access the licenses portal and go to the revalidation section.
- Select the option “Electronic Management License”.
- Make the payment of S/6.70 with Code 1601 at the Bank of the Nation or on the Pagalo.pe platform.
- Enter personal data and the email address.
- Verify the electronic box and follow the instructions provided by the system.
Source: Larepublica
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