Both long and short sighted motorists could find themselves fined
Drivers who wear glasses may find themselves caught out on a little-known law that could lead to a hefty fine.If you have a glasses prescription and it is found that you weren't wearing your glasses when an accident occurred, it may be deemed your fault. Because of this - even if you don't always wear your glasses - so long as your prescription deems that they are required for driving, you must always wear them while behind the wheel.
DVLA Guidance states that drivers "must wear glasses or contact lenses every time they drive if they need them to meet the 'standards of vision for driving'".
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