United Kingdom · Question · Written question
UIN 9877
Driving: Eyesight
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15 June 2026
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18 June 2026 · Answer
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18 June 2026
Summary
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will consider requiring individuals whose vision without glasses does not meet the threshold for driving to carry a spare pair of glasses in their vehicle.
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15 June 2026
Written question
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will consider requiring individuals whose vision without glasses does not meet the threshold for driving to carry a spare pair of glasses in their vehicle.
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18 June 2026
Answer
We recently consulted on introducing mandatory eye tests for drivers aged 70 and over. The consultation closed on 11 May and we are now analysing the responses received. The logistical arrangements for carrying out any potential new eyesight tests formed ...
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- Official source: https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-06-15/9877
- Open data entity: https://questions-statements-api.parliament.uk/api/writtenquestions/questions/1916145
- uk · wq-1916145 · source updated 18 June 2026