18.08 Compulsory eye tests with licence renewal could have the added benefit of picking up at an early stage eye problems such as cataracts, macular degeneration and glaucoma. @GlosLiveOnline @BBCGlos @bbcpointswest @itvwestcountry

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14.08 Police roadside checks involving 900 motorists found 1 in 45 failed the test of reading a number plate at 20 metres. The average age of those who failed was 69. We support compulsory eye tests for all drivers with licence renewal. In England anyone over 60 is eligible for

12.08 Thank you u3a Winchcombe for hosting our ‘Driving Safely for Longer ‘ presentation and for the insight that of 54 attendees only 3 and 5.5% had read the Highway Code in recent years. Our presentation included a briefing on 2022 HC updates. Copies of the HC were also made

11.08 Yesterday our Co-lead Nigel Lloyd-Jones supported our chair Rob Heard MBE in managing intense media interest in the announcement of compulsory eye tests for drivers renewing their licence after 70. Our position is that compulsory eye tests should be required when renewing a

26.07 'Grandparents - The Road Safety Mentors'. Thank you to guest presenters Emily Booker GCC FIRE, Rod Harrison Glos Advanced Motorists, Chris Singer Pathfinder for contributing to this very well received webinar. Next webinar 27.09 'Driving Safely in Autumn.' Register here

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