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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...