Spain's DGT Waives Driving License Renewal Fees for Over-70s
Spain's General Directorate of Traffic (DGT) exempts drivers aged 70 and over from paying the administrative fee for driving license renewal, though they must still pass required fitness tests.
A driving license offers people a lot of freedom. Whether for work, holidays, or other reasons, a car allows you to travel freely. In Spain, you need to renew your driving license every 10 years until you turn 65. After that age, the license is valid for 5 years for both cars and motorcycles.
Spain's General Directorate of Traffic (DGT) continues to offer benefits to certain drivers. This helps ensure road safety rules are met without placing an unfair financial burden on many. One such benefit is that some Spanish drivers don't have to pay administrative fees.
The DGT's policy specifically helps drivers aged 70 and over. Once you reach 70, you are exempt from paying the 24.58 euro administrative fee to renew your license. However, these drivers must still undergo tests at a Driver Recognition Center. If they pass, they receive a psychophysical aptitude report, confirming they are still fit to drive safely.
For professional licenses, such as those for bus or truck drivers, renewal is required every three years. This is to ensure drivers' physical and psychological fitness is checked more frequently, which helps maintain maximum road safety and reduce accidents.
To renew a driving license in Spain, you will need to provide the following documents: