"Ministers are considering introducing mandatory eye tests for drivers over 70 and tightening drink driving rules as part of new road safety plans, according to reports. Cognitive tests for older drivers are also among the measures the government will consult on as part of its road safety strategy, which will be published on Wednesday. Meanwhile, sources told The Times that ministers are also looking at tightening alcohol limits for drivers, reducing the limit from 35 micrograms of alcohol per 100ml of breath to 22 micrograms."
"This would match the limit in Scotland and make even a single pint risky for motorists. The government will publish its road safety strategy on Wednesday (PA Wire) The strategy aims to reduce deaths and serious injuries on Britain's roads by 65 per cent by 2035, and by 70 per cent for children under 16. About 24 per cent of all car drivers killed in 2024 were 70 or older, and 12 per cent of all casualties in car collisions involved older drivers. The proposals for mandatory eye exams and cognitive tests are among moves to reduce deaths and injuries involving older driv"
The Independent seeks donations to fund on-the-ground reporting across topics including reproductive rights, climate change, and investigations into political and corporate financing. The outlet does not use paywalls and aims to make quality journalism available to everyone, funded by those who can afford it. Ministers are considering mandatory eye tests and cognitive assessments for drivers over 70 and consulting on tighter drink-driving rules. Officials are reportedly considering lowering the breath alcohol limit from 35 micrograms to 22 micrograms per 100ml. The road safety strategy aims to reduce deaths and serious injuries on Britain's roads by 65% by 2035 and by 70% for children under 16. About 24% of car drivers killed in 2024 were 70 or older, and 12% of collision casualties involved older drivers.
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