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5 years before reaching 65 and 3 years from that age.
Their ordinary validity is five years before the holder reaches 65 and three years from age 65, under Article 12 of the General Driver Regulations. Certain illnesses or impairments may shorten it. Renewal requires continued compliance with the requirements; an expired licence does not authorise driving.
Legal basis: art. 12 RGCond
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1 year in every case.
10 years before reaching 65 and 5 years from that age.
5 years before reaching 65 and 3 years from that age.
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La vigencia ordinaria de los permisos D1 y D es de:
- 1 año en todos los casos.
- 5 años antes de cumplir 65 y 3 años a partir de esa edad.(Correct answer)
- 10 años antes de cumplir 65 y 5 años a partir de esa edad.
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