Keir Starmer's government introduces mandatory eyesight tests for drivers over 70

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Prime Minister Keir Starmer's government is implementing new road safety measures, including mandatory eyesight tests for drivers over 70. Failing these tests could result in the loss of driving licenses. The government is moving away from the current self-reporting system for medical conditions. The strategy also proposes cognitive tests for older drivers and aims to reduce the drink-driving limit and increase penalties for seatbelt offenses.


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