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Driving over 70

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Veryveryconcerned · 01/08/2025 15:36

It took me time to decide but after getting other people’s opinions I reported an over 70 driver to the DVLA due to poor eyesight. Prior to the person’s 70th birthday they had said they were getting rid of their 3.5 tonne van as they said they would not pass the test to be able to continue driving it. The person is virtually blind in one eye and the eyesight is not good in the other. They do not get their eyes tested because they do not want to have to stop driving. My concern is the other people on the roads.
Does anyone know how long it takes and what exactly the DVLA do when they receive a report. I have reported it anonymously but it was about 8 weeks ago which is very concerning.
Am I worrying unnecessarily?

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LlynTegid · 01/08/2025 15:47

BrightLightTonight · 01/08/2025 15:41

Not sure why you had to mention their age - surely the issue is an eyesight problem and nit an age problem.

I agree. Every driver should have to undergo an eye test at regular intervals, regardless of age.

YYURYYUCICYYUR4ME · 01/08/2025 15:45

A friend, who's an optician, told me they've just advised a 30 year old to stop driving due to their eyesight. The customer drove away and the optician is not required to notify DVLA. Eyesight tests for ALL drivers should be mandatory!

BrightLightTonight · 01/08/2025 15:41

Not sure why you had to mention their age - surely the issue is an eyesight problem and nit an age problem.

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