Driving Licences
Commons · Question 75865 · Tabled 8 Sep 2025 · Department for Transport · Official record
Answered 11 Sep 2025
Question
Asked by Vikki Slade
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of (a) requiring all drivers to submit a recent eye test result when applying for a driving license renewal and (b) broadening the required eye tests to in
Answer
Answered by Simon Lightwood, 11 Sep 2025
All drivers, regardless of age, have a legal responsibility to inform the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) if they develop a medical condition that may affect their ability to drive. The Government is considering the current process of self-decl...