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This consultation ended 31 March 2026.

Consultation period:
7 January 2026 to 31 March 2026
Last updated:

Reviewing responses

The responses to this consultation are currently being reviewed. Details of the outcome will be published here in due course.

Original consultation

Seeks views on the proposals to introduce mandatory eyesight testing for older drivers in Great Britain.

Consultation description

The Department for Transport is seeking views on:

  • potentially moving away from the current self-declaration system for eyesight standards for drivers aged 70 and over
  • introducing mandatory eyesight tests for older drivers as part of the driving licence renewal process

This consultation is being held on gov.uk