Petition DVLA to implement mandatory eye tests for all drivers & sight reporting

DVLA to implement mandatory eye tests for drivers for all ages. We believe that any vision impairment such as short or long sightedness should be something which drivers are mandated to report, just like other health conditions which may affect their vision.

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There have been some suggestions that the government might propose that those who are 70 and above should have their eyes tested regularly, but we think that’s prejudice and failing the motorist.

If a health issue must be reported to the DVLA surely all ages should have their eyes examined not those who are 70 and over.

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  1. Road safety: recent activity in Parliament

    The topic of road safety has been raised several times recently in Parliament, including through:

    • the Government's new Road Safety Strategy
    • a Backbench Business debate

    Road Safety Strategy

    On 8 January, Transport Minister Lillian Greenwood MP made a statement to the House of Commons on the Strategy.

    MPs then questioned the Minister about the statement.

    The Government has subsequently launched a consultation on introducing mandatory eyesight testing for older drivers. It will close at 11.59pm on 11 May 2026.

    Debate on road safety

    This was a Backbench Business debate led by Anna Dixon MP.

    Transport Minister Lillian Greenwood MP responded on behalf of the Government.

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