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Written question asked by Lord Bradshaw (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord De Mauley (Conservative) on Monday, 23 April 2012.


Transport: Eyesight Tests

Question
To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Earl Attlee on 21 March (WA 179-80), whether they have plans to increase the frequency of eyesight testing for bus and lorry drivers.
Answer

There are no plans to increase the frequency of formal eyesight testing for those who drive buses or lorries. Drivers of all motor vehicles have a legal responsibility to ensure that they are able to meet the appropriate vision standards at all times when driving.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
16724; 736 c377WA
Session
2010-12
Related items
Transport: Eyesight Tests
Wednesday, 21 March 2012
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
Buses Driving Eyesight Large goods vehicle drivers Testing
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk