US EditionDrivers over 70 Face Major Changes as Keir Starmer Urged to Bring in New Rule
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Elderly drivers staying off roads to 'avoid youngsters whizzing around' as police intervene
Elderly drivers are being urged by a leading police force to assess their motoring ability in the interests of road safety.West Mercia Police has launched an innovative programme combining virtual reality technology and online webinars to help drivers aged 65 and over navigate the roads more safely.The initiative spans Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Shropshire, offering 10 sessions over the next five months.The programme addresses the unique …
Drivers over 70 face major changes as Keir Starmer urged to bring in new rule
The Association of Optometrists (AOP) has called for the introduction of more stringent eyesight testing rules for older drivers, which could have a major impact on UK drivers
The first step is to obtain a certificate of psychophysical fitness issued by a doctor registered with the National Road Safety Agency.
Senior drivers may soon be required to undergo regular medical check-ups. The European Commission has proposed that people over the age of 70 should have their driving fitness confirmed every five years. Although the European Parliament rejected the proposal, the issue is returning to the national stage thanks to KO MP Małgorzata Gromadzka.
Sir Keir Starmer facing calls to introduce new rule for older drivers
The Association of Optometrists (AOP) has long called for tougher vision checks on UK roads which is now being backed by the Older Drivers Forum which has urged Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer to introduce the new rule
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