Deaf eligible for driving licence: Delhi high court
Till now, the motor vehicles act prohibits the deaf from obtaining a driver’s licence on the ground that they could be a source of danger to the public.
The Delhi high court allowed on Monday the plea of National Association of the Deaf (NAD) and said if the deaf person approaches the transport department for a driving licence then the same should be given if he passes the test.
Till now, the motor vehicles act prohibits the deaf from obtaining a driver’s licence on the ground that they could be a source of danger to the public.
“Deaf were given licences in the UK, Australia, Germany, Belgiumand Thailand and there the authorities only insist on double rear-view mirrors. In Malaysia and Sri Lanka, this category of drivers is to indicate the handicap by putting a sticker on the car. But they are not allowed to drive commercial or passenger vehicles,” NAD’s counsel Colin Gonsavles said.