Driving: Eyesight
Commons · Question 110878 · Tabled 4 Feb 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record
Answered 13 Feb 2026
Question
Asked by Greg Smith
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department plans to introduce a requirement for all drivers to have their eyesight tested by a qualified optometrist when applying for or renewing their driving licence.
Answer
Answered by Lilian Greenwood, 13 Feb 2026
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. On 7 January 2026 we published our new Road Safety Strategy,...