Older motorists may have to pass eye tests to keep their driving licence, a senior minister has revealed. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander told the Commons Transport Select Committee the proposal ...

07:00, Fri, Jan 26, 2024 Updated: 08:03, Fri, Jan 26, 2024 Any attempt to introduce compulsory eye tests for drivers over the age of 70 is “clearly discrimination”, a campaigner for Britain’s senior ...

Mandatory eye checks for older drivers have been a controversial topic, but new data could suggest why action is finally ...

When your wife fills in the form to renew her licence, she'll be asked to declare that she meets the minimum eyesight standard for driving. It's illegal to drive if you can't read a standard number ...

Motorists born before 1955 are being urged to take immediate action or risk losing their licence, as those aged 70 and above must renew every three years. The DVLA issued a fresh reminder this week on ...

Drivers have been warned they must arrange a " very important" test or face a £1,000 fine and points. Road users and motorists have been warned that they could face penalties, including a £1,000 fine, ...

A police crackdown on drivers with defective eyesight has been launched. Every motorist stopped by officers from three forces in September will be required to read a numberplate from 20m away. Anyone ...

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A record one in 25 driving licence holders in Britain is aged 80 or above, leading to renewed calls for regular eye tests for motorists. Some 1.6 million people with a licence are in that age category ...