Petition · Department for Transport
Do not implement Age-Based Eye Testing for Drivers Over 70 Years of Age
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1,572 signatures
What the petition asks
Withdraw proposals for mandatory eye or health tests applying only to drivers aged 70+. Some older drivers already renew licences more frequently and self-declare medical conditions, while some reports show that people aged 70+ are among the safest drivers on the road.
We think eyesight testing for driving should be on an equal/evidence basis across all age groups, rather than singling out one age cohort. We feel this proposal is arbitrary and discriminatory, undermining the independence and dignity of older people without demonstrable safety evidence.
Timeline
| 25 Mar 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
1,572
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Department for Transport
Opened
25 Mar 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.