Petition Introduce mandatory driving retests for drivers over the age of 70
We want the Government to introduce mandatory driving retests for drivers over the age of 70. We think this will make the road safer for everyone: motorcyclists, pedestrians and car users.
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This petition seeks to implement regular assessments of driving ability in older drivers:
Full driving retests
Reaction time & hazards
Manoeuvring ability
Comprehensive eyesight examinations
We want the Government to introduce mandatory driving retests for drivers over 70, with regular assessments of driving ability, including full driving retests, reaction time and hazard tests, manoeuvring ability checks, and comprehensive eyesight examinations to help improve road safety for all.
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Related activity
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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.
- Watch the statement and questions
- Read the transcript
- Read the Strategy
- Find out more about Ministerial statements
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.
- Read the transcript
- Watch it in full
- Read the research briefing
- See our explainer on how these debates work
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