Over 70s targeted in new eyesight and driving licence push as DVLA issues renewal warning
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Over 70s targeted in new eyesight and driving licence push as DVLA issues renewal warning.
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Drivers aged 70 and over could be required to pass four separate eyesight tests to keep their driving licence under proposals being considered by the Department for Transport.
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The Government has consulted with industry experts on possible changes to the rules for older motorists as part of the new Road Safety Strategy, including the introduction of mandatory vision checks.At the moment, drivers must renew their licence every three years once they turn 70, although they are not required to take a formal eyesight test.Under the new proposals, older motorists could be asked to complete four different vision assessments to prove they are still safe to drive.
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