4,000 drivers lose licences due to vision problems
Those whose licence was revoked totalled 1,597 in 2006 but rose to 4,009 last year, according to figures obtained by a freedom of information request.
The Co-operative Motor Group, which obtained the figures, said the law demanded any driver with concerns over their eyesight should see a doctor or eye specialist and – if they are advised to do so – must then inform the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency if they have a condition that makes it dangerous to drive. Failure to do so can incur a fine of up to £1,000, and invalidate driver insurance.
Group managing director Tony Guest said: “We would urge anybody who has concerns over their vision to contact a specialist.”