Kazakhstan's Ministry of Internal Affairs has refuted common misconceptions regarding new amendments to traffic law, explaining that no additional bureaucratic procedures are being introduced for drivers and that many processes will be simplified through digital data exchange, reports infohub.kz.
One of the most pressing issues is mandatory medical examinations. The ministry clarified that this requirement is not new: it has been in effect since the Law "On Road Traffic" came into force in 2014. Now, information systems between the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Internal Affairs have been integrated, so data on drivers undergoing mandatory medical checkups will be transmitted automatically.
"The requirement for drivers to undergo medical examinations is not new. It has been in effect since the Law 'On Road Traffic' came into force in 2014. The databases between the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Internal Affairs have been integrated," said Kuralai Karina, deputy chair of the Administrative Police Committee of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
The situation for drivers over 65 and people with disabilities was specifically clarified. They only need to undergo a standard driver's medical examination once every two years. After that, the information will automatically appear in the Interior Ministry's system. No additional certificates, applications to authorities, or separate notifications to the police are required.
"No new bureaucratic procedures are being introduced. Everything is as simple, convenient, and hassle-free as possible for drivers," the Interior Ministry representative emphasized.
The ministry also urged social media users and platform owners to verify information before publishing, warning of liability for spreading false information that could mislead citizens.