Police have launched a crackdown on drivers with poor vision to address road safety concerns. Motorists pulled over by police officers during September will be tested to see if they can read a number plate from 20 metres (65 feet).Drivers who fail to show that they can pass the test will have their driving licences immediately rescinded.Thames Valley, Hampshire and the West Midlands forces will be running the crackdown, supported by the road safety charity Brake and opticians firm Vision Express.It comes after Surrey police posted dash-cam footage of a near-miss on Sunday.An 87-year-old driver from Woking failed an eye test after narrowly missing a police car when he turned the wrong way onto a main road.The man voluntarily surrendered his driving licence after failing a roadside eye test.Police said he could only read a number plate from just 7.3m (24ft) away. Drivers are legally required to be able to read a registration plate from a distance of 20.5m (around 67ft). Sergeant Rob … [Read more...] about Police to test drivers’ eyesight and confiscate licences if they fail
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Police are to give roadside eye tests to drivers they pull over and will revoke licences of those who fail
POLICE are to give roadside eye tests to drivers they pull over. Thames Valley, Hampshire and West Midlands forces will ask them to read a number plate from 20 metres. They will revoke the licences of those who fail. The September crackdown is backed by safety charity Brake and optician Vision Express. Both want a compulsory eye test when licences are renewed every ten years. Sergeant Rob Heard, representing the police forces taking part in the campaign, said: "Not being able to see a hazard or react to a situation quickly enough can have catastrophic consequences." He warned that officers will be carrying out eyesight checks "at every opportunity". Officers can request an urgent revocation of a licence through the DVLA if they believe the safety of other road users will be put at risk if a driver remains on the road. eyes tight Top secret military method which guarantees you'll fall asleep in two minutes SHE'S AT IT AGAIN Shameless German CBB star Katja Krasavice shaves a VERY … [Read more...] about Police are to give roadside eye tests to drivers they pull over and will revoke licences of those who fail
Police launch crackdown on poor driver vision
News / UK and world by Press Association September 3, 2018, 12:03 am FacebookTwitterLinkedInWhatsAppEmail Sign up to our Daily newsletter A police crackdown on drivers with defective eyesight has been launched. Every motorist stopped by roads police officers from three forces in September will be required to read a number plate from 20 metres. Anyone who fails will have their driving licence immediately revoked. Data from the tests will be used to improve understanding of the extent of poor driver vision. The initiative is being run by forces in Thames Valley, Hampshire and the West Midlands, and is supported by road safety charity Brake and optician firm Vision Express. Sergeant Rob Heard, representing the police forces taking part in the campaign, said: “Not being able to see a hazard or react to a situation quickly enough can have catastrophic consequences.” He warned that officers will be carrying out eyesight checks “at every … [Read more...] about Police launch crackdown on poor driver vision
Motorists urged to test eyesight amid shortsightedness concerns
News / UK and world by Press Association July 23, 2018, 12:03 am Updated: July 23, 2018, 12:04 am FacebookTwitterLinkedInWhatsAppEmail Sign up to our Daily newsletter Motorists are being urged to test their eyesight amid concern many behind the wheel do not realise they are too shortsighted to drive. The DVLA has launched an awareness campaign calling on drivers to test whether they can see a number plate from 20 metres away. The “number plate test” reflects the legal distance from which all motorists should be able to read a sign. It comes as a DVLA survey indicated less than half of drivers knew that 20 metres was the legal limit for sight. Five car lengths is said to roughly match the distance and road users are being encouraged to use the measure to test their vision on passing signs. Anyone concerned about their vision should visit an optician or optometrist for an eye test, the DVLA said. Wyn Parry, the DVLA’s senior doctor, … [Read more...] about Motorists urged to test eyesight amid shortsightedness concerns