Overview

• The Labour government is reported to be preparing mandatory eyesight tests for motorists aged over 70, with no legislation announced.
• A survey cited in the coverage found that 25% of respondents knew an older driver they believed should stop driving.
• Twenty-seven percent of those surveyed supported yearly driving and medical assessments once drivers reach 70.
• Respondents split on responsibility for intervention, with 30% naming GPs, 24% preferring self-assessment, and 23% pointing to family members.
• Public feedback included calls to extend reforms to all licence renewals with online Highway Code checks, noting low awareness of 2022 rule changes.