- Viral social media claims incorrectly alleged that drivers over 70 would be required to retake their driving tests under new rules.
- Under the actual proposals, drivers aged 70 and over will not face a full retest but will undergo mandatory eyesight checks every three years to renew their licence.
- The proposed measures, originally developed as part of a road safety strategy, replace the current self-declaration process for driver vision standards.
- Ministers are also considering a minimum six-month learning period between theory and practical tests for learner drivers to improve road safety.
- The proposed learner restrictions aim to reduce road accidents among drivers under 25, who were involved in 24 per cent of fatal and serious collisions in 2024.
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