Older Drivers Must Meet Vision Standards to Continue Driving, Says Government Thursday, July 16, 2026 olderdrivers eyesight driving road safety government visionstandards ageing transportsecretary mandatorytesting independence sport Older drivers have been urged to ensure they meet minimum eyesight requirements before getting behind the wheel. According to the Older Drivers Forum, all drivers must be able to read a vehicle’s number plate from 20 metres … Read More
Six New Mandatory Eye Checks Proposed for Drivers Over 70 in England Monday, June 8, 2026 driversafety eyesight roadsafety seniors optometry visiontest glaucoma oct eyehealth ageing Drivers over the age of 70 in England could soon be required to undergo six specific eyesight checks to ensure they remain safe on the road. The Labour government is currently consulting on introducing mandatory vision tests … Read More
New Mandatory Eyesight and Cognitive Tests Proposed for Drivers Over 70 in England Saturday, May 30, 2026 drivers eyesight cognitive road safety government licence elderly assessment renewal accidents The UK government is considering introducing two significant mandatory tests for drivers aged 70 and above across England. Currently, there are over 6.3 million full licence holders aged 70 and over in Great Britain, a number … Read More
New DVLA Rule May Lead to More Over-70s Losing Their Driving Licences Sunday, May 10, 2026 dvla eyesight licence over70s driving road safety government regulations medical renewal The Government is set to tighten regulations for drivers over the age of 70, increasing the likelihood that more older motorists will be taken off the roads. As part of a new road safety initiative, mandatory eyesight tests … Read More
190,000 Drivers Report Vision Issues as DVLA Revokes Nearly 20,000 Licences Ahead of New Over-70s Testing Rules Thursday, April 30, 2026 dvla eyesight licences driving vision safety collisions regulations over70 insurance Nearly 190,000 drivers have come forward to the DVLA reporting eye conditions, with 19,700 licences revoked in the past three years due to failing eyesight. This crackdown precedes new regulations requiring drivers over 70 to … Read More
DVLA Cancels Nearly 20,000 Driving Licences Over Vision Concerns Amid Rise in Accidents Wednesday, April 29, 2026 dvla eyesight driving licences accidents vision safety olderdrivers transport consultation The DVLA has cancelled almost 20,000 driving licences in recent years due to drivers failing to meet vision standards, as rising concerns over road safety emerge. New data reveals that 19,715 licences have been revoked over … Read More