SINGAPORE, Jan. 26 -- Authorities will streamline the medical assessment process for elderly vocational licence drivers to reduce confusion over the number of examinations required each year.

The change was announced in a joint statement by the Traffic Police and the Land Transport Authority, according to CNA.

"Currently, some vocational licence drivers aged 65 and older may mistakenly undergo two medical examinations when they receive notification letters from both TP and LTA in the years the agencies' medical examination requirements coincide, when only one is needed," the agencies said.

Vocational licence holders aged 65 and above must undergo an annual medical examination under LTA rules.

Traffic Police require drivers aged 65 and...