Claire Eady believes that changes to regulations for older drivers could have prevented her mother’s death. Geraldine Gibson, age 79, died in a traffic accident after pulling into the path of an oncoming vehicle. Mrs. Eady argues that the current system, which lacks upper age limits for driving, is inadequate and overlooks safety considerations for elderly drivers. She points to her mother’s mobility issues and calls for mandatory medical assessments for those over 70, as existing legal obligations to notify the DVLA about fitness to drive prove insufficient.
Claire Eady believes that if the rules for older drivers were different, her mum would still be here today. Geraldine Gibson, 79, died after pulling out into oncoming traffic.
Regulations for drivers over the age of 70 are considered unsafe and inadequate. There is no upper age limit for driving in the UK, with about 500 licence holders aged between 100 and 108.
Mrs. Eady stated that older age was absolutely a factor in her mother's crash, noting her struggles with driving and previous near-collisions.
There is a legal responsibility for drivers to notify the DVLA of conditions affecting their fitness to drive; however, Mrs. Eady finds this approach insufficient.
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