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Introduce a health/sight check for drivers over 70
Closed
69 signatures
What the petition asks
The number of elderly drivers is growing, and pose a serious road safety risk. UK police do not record the 'at fault' driver, but studies in the USA suggest drivers over 75 are as significant a risk as teenagers. Currently, elderly UK drivers never face any form of re-test or health check.
This petition asks the UK Government to introduce a basic health/sight check and simple driving theory test at 70, repeated at five-year intervals. If these tests raise any doubts about the ability of the driver, they should have to sit a practical driving test.
In a recent accident, an elderly driver using the wrong lane of a motorway caused a fatal accident. The petitioner himself has been knocked from his motorcycle twice by elderly drivers.
In a recent accident, an elderly driver using the wrong lane of a motorway caused a fatal accident. The petitioner himself has been knocked from his motorcycle twice by elderly drivers.
Timeline
| 15 Oct 2015 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 15 Apr 2016 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
69
Status
Closed
Opened
15 Oct 2015
Closed
15 Apr 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.