This Webinar is one of a series of webinars funded by a National Highway and Safety Traffic Administration (NHTSA) grant. There are more than 52 million licensed drivers in the U.S. who are 65 or older, comprising about 22 percent of all licensed drivers, and they account for about 19 percent of all traffic fatalities. People aged 70 and older are more likely to crash than any other age group other than drivers aged 25 and younger. Because mature drivers are more fragile, they are more likely to die or become permanently disabled from these crashes. We can’t know how often older drivers are involved in a “near miss,” but anecdotal evidence and common sense tells us that failing vision, delayed reaction time, medical conditions that occur in later years, and certain prescription medications can put mature drivers and those with which they share the road at risk. Many judges regularly encounter cases involving older drivers. Others receive inquiries from middle-aged children regarding what to do about their parents’ diminishing driving capabilities. While we strive to be sensitive to the mature driver’s need for transportation and independence, we must prioritize their safety and that of the public. This class will cover key points including, but not limited to, medical conditions common in an aging population that impact the ability to drive safely, when and how to initiate “the conversation” with older drivers, assessment and evaluation of driving capabilities, ethically collaborating with other professionals and community partners, and helpful transportation resources that may be available in your community.