MUMBAI: Soon, those over 50 years of age will have to submit an eye-test report for renewing their driving licences.The Maharashtra Transport and Road Safety Bill , which is now awaiting the President's nod after being cleared in the state legislative assembly and council, makes it mandatory for those renewing driving licence after age of 50 to get a “detailed eye check-up done and submit a certificate regarding eyesight issued by an opthalmologist“.A senior transport official said that at present an applicant has to submit a general medical certificate issued by a general physician. “But once the new transport Act comes into effect, those above 50 will have to get a detailed eye test done.“The official said that they also plan to utilize the state fund on road safety to provide free medical check-up for every driver of a commercial vehicle, specially those plying buses and heavy goods vehicles. “Most of those above 50 have vision problems and this leads to mishaps.“State government statistics show that, on an average, about 35 citizens are killed every day in mishaps, and in 70% of the cases, it is the driver's fault.Other provisions in the new Bill include a compulsory refresher course for those applying for renewal of transport category (commercial vehicle) licence and powers to the state to recognize private engineering colleges having adequate infrastructure to conduct driver's licence tests.The new Bill encourages computerised driving tests. An RTO official said that it will be the first time that there will be rules framed under the Transport Act for pedestrians, cyclists and non-motorized vehicles.The Bill also makes it mandatory for all aggregator firms like Ola and Uber to get themselves registered with the Regional Transport Authority if they want to operate in the state.The bill adds that whenever a vehicle manufacturer obtains a type approval certificate in respect of new model of vehicle and intends to sell it in the state, the manufacturer shall intimate the same to the transport commissioner.