over70s on Birmingham Dailyhttps://birminghamdaily.co.uk/tags/over70s/Recent content in over70s on Birmingham DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usSun, 10 May 2026 04:58:00 +0000New DVLA Rule May Lead to More Over-70s Losing Their Driving Licenceshttps://birminghamdaily.co.uk/new-dvla-rule-may-lead-to-more-over-70s-losing-their-driving-licences/Sun, 10 May 2026 04:58:00 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/new-dvla-rule-may-lead-to-more-over-70s-losing-their-driving-licences/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 will be required for these drivers to renew their licences. Currently, drivers must renew their licences at age 70 and every three years thereafter, but under the new proposals, they will need to provide proof of a recent eye examination that meets the required standard.