This Is The Applicability Period Of SIMs In Various Countries, Singapore Makes Heads Geleng-Geleng Head

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YOGYAKARTA The validity period of driving licenses (SIM) is different in every country. In Indonesia, the validity period of SIM is limited to five years and must be updated again after the validity period expires.

This rule was originally sued by an advocate named Arifin Purwanto. In the petitum, the plaintiff asked for a 5-year SIM validity period as stated in Law Number 22 of 2009, to be changed to life. However, the lawsuit was rejected by the Constitutional Court (MK).

"The verdict is to try, reject the application in its entirety," said Chief Justice of the Constitutional Court Anwar Usman during a trial for the pronouncement of the verdict at the Indonesian Constitutional Court Building, Jakarta, Thursday, September 14, 2023.

So, what is the validity period of SIM in various countries? Check out the full information below.

Summarized from various sources, Tuesday, August 19, 2023, the following is a list of validity periods of SIM in various countries:

1. United States

In Uncle Sam's country, the driving license is valid until the holder is 65 years old. If the SIM holder still wants to drive a motorized vehicle after the age of 65, the SIM owner must renew his license for once every five years.

2. England

Unlike the United States, the validity period of SIM in the UK until its holder is 70 years old. In this country, citizens can apply for a SIM at the age of 18.

However, SIM holders need to update once every 10 years. SIM updates in the form of the latest photo installation.

3. France

The French government has implemented a validity period of SIM up to 15 years. If the validity period expires, SIM holders do not need an exam for extension. French citizens are only required to post the latest photos and addresses.

4. Germany

Similar to France, the validity period of SIM in Germany also reached 15 years. Next, SIM holders must extend by installing the latest photos.

5. India

The validity period of SIM in India is very long, with a duration of up to 20 years or until the SIM owner is 40 years old. However, SIM holders must update and apply up to 10 years.

6. Singapore

Unlike other countries, the driving license obtained by Singaporean citizens is valid for life and does not need to be extended.

However, for foreigners, Singapore's SIM will take effect for five years from the issuance date.

7. Malaysia

The Malaysian government has implemented a license validity period of up to 10 years.

8. Thailand

The validity period of SIM in Thailand is the same as in Indonesia, which is 5 years. SIM in Thailand is valid from 5 to 5 years from the date of issuance on the date of political birthday.

This is information about the validity period of SIM in various countries. Hopefully this article can add insight to the loyal readers of VOI.ID.