Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 110877
Driving: Eyesight
Tabled: 4 February 2026
Answered: 13 February 2026
Question
Greg Smith
Conservative — Mid Buckinghamshire
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent assessment she has made of the adequacy of current eyesight standards for driving; and whether her Department plans to review the regulations governing driver vision requirements.
Answer
Lilian GreenwoodAll drivers, regardless of age, have a legal responsibility to inform the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) if they develop a medical condition that may affect their ability to drive. On 7 January 2026 we published our new Road Safety Strategy,...
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