Mandatory eyesight testing for older drivers consultation

In Great Britain, entitlement to drive expires at the age of 70. Once drivers reach 70 years of age, they must renew their driving licence every 3 years after that. To renew their entitlement, they must make a legal declaration that they can meet the eyesight standards required to drive and confirm whether they have any listed medical conditions.

The Government is currently holding a consultation about potentially moving away from the self-declaration system for eyesight standards for drivers aged 70 and over to try and improve road safety. The proposal is to introduce mandatory eyesight tests for older drivers as part of the driving licence renewal process.

The consultation began on 7 January 2026 and will run until 11 May 2026.

You can find a link to the form to have your say here, external!