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“You’re literally playing with somebody’s life”: Daughter of cyclist killed by “reckless and foolish” elderly motorist with poor eyesight renews calls for mandatory driver eye tests

The cyclist’s family is campaigning for a law change after a driver who could not read a registration plate three metres away, hit and killed 70-year-old cyclist Jim Tassell

Wed, Dec 04, 2024 13:54

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Motorist, 81, who twice crashed into cyclist while overtaking him keeps driving licence

Cyril Booker was handed a fine by magistrates and had his licence endorsed with eight penalty points

Sun, Dec 18, 2022 16:09

Make eye tests compulsory for older drivers, urges daughter of cyclist killed in crash

Currently, drivers over 70 self-declare that their eyesight meets minimum standards for driving

Thu, Sep 22, 2022 11:41

Widow of cyclist killed by driver aged 93 calls for annual testing of older motorists

“If the driver in this case had been tested we believe that Simon would still be with us,” says Linda Jones

Thu, Apr 08, 2021 14:11

Tighten tests to ensure older motorists fit to drive, says lawyer

Eyesight should be tested and fitness to drive certified by responsible person, Fatal Accident Inquiry told

Mon, Nov 10, 2014 11:44

Driving Choices for the Older Motorist report cover

Report estimates 50,000 people in UK turning 70 this year will keep driving when no longer fit to do so

As many as 170,000 will surrender licence prematurely says RAC Foundation, calling for more support for self-assessment

Wed, Feb 27, 2013 15:55

85-year-old driver who drove on for three miles after killing cyclist escapes jail

Court hears how motorist needed to be told by wife that he had driven through group of five riders

Thu, Nov 24, 2011 11:30

Void Driver’s License (credit: The Simpsons/FOX)

Number of motorists who lose licence due to poor eyesight more than doubles since 2006

However, that represents less than 1 in 10,000 drivers - and with ageing population, problem will only worsen

Mon, Oct 24, 2011 19:23

RAC Foundation asks for larger road signs for older drivers

Easy to mock but there are good points here as well for the benefit of cyclists

Fri, Apr 16, 2010 11:40