Drivers Over 85 Implicated in Serious Midlands Crashes Amid New DVLA Rules Wednesday, April 15, 2026 elderly drivers dvla midlands road_safety crashes eyesight regulations government licences Recent data exclusive to BirminghamLive reveals that drivers aged over 85 have been involved in serious crashes across the West Midlands, resulting in fatalities and severe injuries. This alarming trend adds urgency to the … Read More
Over 37,000 Drivers Lose Licences Amid New DVLA Eyesight Crackdown Sunday, April 5, 2026 dvla eyesight driving licence safety seniors vision regulations roadsafety ageing Over 37,000 drivers have had their driving licences revoked after failing to meet eyesight standards, as the DVLA prepares to enforce tougher rules. Data obtained through a Freedom of Information request by Marshall Motor … Read More
UK Government Delays New Driving Law Introducing Mandatory Eyesight Tests for Elderly Drivers Thursday, February 19, 2026 uk driving law roadsafety elderly eyesight consultation fines transport insurance The UK government has postponed implementing a new driving law that could impose mandatory eyesight tests for elderly drivers every three years, with potential fines reaching £1,000 for non-compliance. Originally set to … Read More
DVLA Tightens Rules with Mandatory Eyesight Tests for Drivers Over 70 Sunday, January 11, 2026 dvla eyesight drivers safety government licenses over70 road vision regulations The Government has unveiled a stringent road safety strategy that could see drivers over the age of 70 having their licenses revoked if they fail mandatory eyesight tests. This move is designed to ensure that senior drivers … Read More
Major Overhaul of Driving Laws Set for 2026 Thursday, January 1, 2026 motoring laws road-safety drink-driving eyesight pavement-parking elderly seatbelt enforcement government The year 2026 promises to bring the most significant changes to motoring laws in decades, as the Government prepares to unveil a comprehensive road safety strategy aimed at reducing road deaths and injuries. Among the key … Read More
Driving Licences Revoked Over Eyesight Concerns Affecting Thousands of Older Drivers Sunday, December 7, 2025 dvla eyes eyesight driving licences olderdrivers road safety health renewal vision Each year, thousands of older drivers in the UK lose their driving licences because of eyesight conditions deemed a safety risk by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA). These individuals are considered unfit to … Read More