The debate concerning older drivers rages on.

It's such an issue, I thought the article from Australia should be included in today's post because it illustrates just how far a government is willing to go.  Restricting how and where older people can drive may cause more problems than it solves.  And frankly, if they're going to crack down on bad drivers, they can start with a lot of younger ones…

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