Motorists slam eyesight rules impacting millions as new driving licence rules punish over-70s

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Motorists slam eyesight rules impacting millions as new driving licence rules punish over-70s.

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Britons have slammed proposals to introduce compulsory eyesight tests for drivers aged 70 and over, warning the move would unfairly target older motorists.

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A parliamentary petition calls on ministers to abandon plans for new safety checks on older drivers, arguing that any new vision checks should apply to drivers of all ages rather than focusing on pensioners.The petition, which was set up by Kathleen Cavanagh in March, has attracted 1,352 signatures and remains open until September 25.

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It stated: "We believe that any eyesight testing requirements should apply equally to all drivers regardless of age, rather than unfairly targeting those over 70.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say "Drivers over 70 already renew their licence every three years and must declare any medical conditions that could affect their driving." The backlash follows a Department for Transport consultation examining whether motorists aged 70 and above should face compulsory eyesight tests, which ended in May.

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