08/01/2026
Drivers over the age of 70 will soon need to have their vision checked every three years under new plans to reform driving laws in Britain, part of the government’s newly published road safety strategy.👁️🚗
Dr Shen Mason, Medical Director, Ophthalmology at Practice Plus Group, explains why regular eye tests are so valuable: early detection of eye conditions can help people keep driving safely for longer, and regular checks are vital in preventing vision loss that could affect driving ability!👓
Read more here: https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/uk-world-news/drivers-over-70-could-face-33176737
An ITV correspondent explained how proposed new road safety laws could require drivers aged 70 and above to undergo vision tests every three years as part of Government plans