Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 111343

Driving: Eyesight

Tabled: 5 February 2026

Answered: 11 February 2026

Question

Joe Robertson

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions she has had with the optical sector on (a) proposals to modernise driver vision testing and (b) any other proposals to strengthen road safety standards.

Answer

Lilian Greenwood

On 7 January 2026 we published our new Road Safety Strategy, setting out our vision for a safer future on our roads for all. Alongside the strategy, we launched five consultations including a consultation on introducing mandatory eyesight testing for olde...

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