Administrative/Regulatory
Aug. 27, 2026
When is it 'too old' to drive?
Age alone is not enough to take away an elderly driver's license, but California has safeguards to determine when someone should be reexamined--or not driving at all.
Michael E. Rubinstein
Law Office of Michael E. Rubinstein
433 N Camden Drive Suite 600
Beverly Hills , CA 90210
Phone: (213) 293-6075
Fax: (323) 400-4585
Email: Michael@rabbilawyer.com
Loyola Law School; Los Angeles CA
Michael is a Los Angeles-based personal injury and accident attorney.
Earlier this month, an elderly driver crashed into a preschool building in Glendale. Police determined that the 78-year-old driver mistook the gas pedal for the brake pedal as she attempted to make a U-turn. Back in February, a 92-year-old driver made the same mistake and crashed into the 99 Ranch Market in Westwood. Three people were killed. Those who reside in Los Angeles may also remember when 86-year-old George Weller lost control of his car and plowed into the Santa Monica Farmer'...
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