Police to start roadside eyesight tests for drivers - those who fail will face £1,000 FINE and disqualification
If they are not able to complete the task, they could have their licence taken away.
It is up to motorists to report any decline in eyesight to the DVLA themselves, but the AOP criticised the government for not taking enough action to keep Britain's roads safer by reviewing drivers' eyesight. Adam Sampson, the AOP's chief executive, said: 'It's deeply concerning that a 17 year-old who can read a number plate from 20 metres away when they take their driving test, may continue to drive with no further checks for the rest of their life.
'We have to ask ourselves why the UK system, which relies on self-reporting and a number plate test, continues to operate under a law first introduced in 1937 to the detriment of an individuals' safety.' 'Sight loss can often be gradual, and people may not notice changes that could affect their ability to drive so it's important to remember that regular vision checks are an essential part of helping to stay safe as a driver.'It's important for drivers to get their eyesight checked regularly, particularly as they get older
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