The Ministry of Health Wednesday proposed the government abandon plans to introduce height and weight restrictions on driving licenses.

The proposal to impose numerous restrictions on driving licenses, including height and weight limits, was met by outrage by the public. Eleven amendments to the proposal still did not satisfy critics.

The Ministry of Health said it had come up with the proposed license restrictions after the government instructed it to take measures to minimize accidents and congestion.

Under the Health Ministry proposal, people who weigh less than 40 kilograms (88 lbs) or are less than 145 centimeters (4’9”) tall were to be banned from holding A1 motorbike licenses, regardless of age.

The proposal also stipulated drivers who wish to drive cars with up to nine seats for private use, must be more than 150 centimeters (4’11”) in height.

More than 80 other conditions, including those relating to mental health, heart conditions and vision, were also included in the proposal.

Reported by Bao Van