Submitted on Tuesday 16th October 2018
Rejected on Monday 25th February 2019
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Introduce mandatory 3-yearly practical tests for drivers over retirement age
There are an unknown, unquantified number of elderly drivers over retirement age on UK roads.
For most, they passed a test 50, 60 or more years ago and hold a licence, yet their present driving abilities are totally unmonitored and not tested.
Many are unaware of the potential danger they pose.
The ability of elderly drivers to judge speed, make fast decisions or react to their environment is impeded as they age. Many are unaware of the danger they pose, while others deny it.
Pensioners with a driving licence may presently renew their licence with no eyesight test, no health check, and no driving test. They simply fill a form and continue driving.
This petition calls for mandatory practical driving tests of drivers who wish to continue driving once they reach retirement age.
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The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:
There's already a petition about this issue. We cannot accept a new petition when we already have one about a very similar issue.
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petition.parliament.uk/petitions/230554
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