Driving: Older People
Commons · Question 7328 · Tabled 5 Jun 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record
Answered 9 Jun 2026
Question
Asked by James McMurdock
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of introducing periodic eyesight checks for drivers aged 70 and over.
Answer
Answered by Lilian Greenwood, 9 Jun 2026
All drivers, regardless of age, have a legal responsibility to inform the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) if at any time they develop a medical condition that may affect their ability to drive. The DVLA will investigate those drivers who notify...