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Class “CD” is a specialised professional category issued by the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA). It allows qualified drivers to operate heavy goods vehicles involved in the movement of hazardous materials and is regarded as the highest driving licence class.
The association said some drivers had reported attending highway medical camps for routine services such as blood sugar or eyesight checks, only to later discover that additional tests had been carried out without clear explanation, counselling or written consent.
Long Distance Drivers and Conductors Association (LoDDCA) accused health authorities of sidelining them in decision-making and treating them as test subjects for new health interventions.