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Introduce mandatory driving retests for drivers over the age of 70

Submitted by Evie Gibbs on Saturday 25th October 2025

Published on Friday 28th November 2025

Current status: Open

Open until: Thursday 28th May 2026

Current Signatures: 260
(count is updated approximately hourly)

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checks ~ Comprehensive ~ drivers ~ Driving ~ Hazard ~ Mandatory ~ Regular ~ ROADS ~ Safer ~ Safety ~ testing ~ The Road

Petition Action

Introduce mandatory driving retests for drivers over the age of 70

Petition Details

We want the Government to introduce mandatory driving retests for drivers over the age of 70. We think this will make the road safer for everyone: motorcyclists, pedestrians and car users.

Additional Information

This petition seeks to implement regular assessments of driving ability in older drivers:
Full driving retests
Reaction time & hazards
Manoeuvring ability
Comprehensive eyesight examinations

We want the Government to introduce mandatory driving retests for drivers over 70, with regular assessments of driving ability, including full driving retests, reaction time and hazard tests, manoeuvring ability checks, and comprehensive eyesight examinations to help improve road safety for all.


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