London: 29% ‘strongly support’ older drivers retaking their test

A senior coroner recently said the current rules are too relaxed, after investigating fatal crashes involving drivers with poor vision.

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00:00Older drivers in London could soon face new rules to prove they're safe behind the wheel.

00:06Under current laws, people over the age of 70 can keep driving without taking a test.

00:10They just need to tell the DVLA if their eyesight has changed.

00:13But after four tragic deaths linked to drivers with poor vision, experts have warned the system is too relaxed.

00:19A senior coroner described the UK's approach as one of the weakest in Europe,

00:23and said people can easily downplay or hide their sight problems.

00:27Now, officials are considering whether regular eyesight checks should be brought in as part of a wider road safety plan.

00:33It's not yet clear how often these checks would take place, or what form they might take.

00:37In London, public support is particularly strong, with 29% of people saying they strongly support retesting older drivers,

00:45and 41% somewhat in favour.

00:47Some argue it's a sensible move to protect all road users.

00:51Others say changes should be based on ability, not age.

00:54For now, no decisions have been made, but a national strategy is expected later this year.

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