Written question asked by Bill O'Brien (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 9 December 1996. It was answered by John Bowis (Conservative) on Monday, 9 December 1996 on behalf of the Department of Transport.

Dept of Transport

Question: How many police forces in the United Kingdom have instituted on-the-spot eye tests for drivers.

Answer: Mr. William O'Brien: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport how many police forces in the United Kingdom have instituted on-the-spot eye tests for drivers; and if he will make a statement. [8094] Mr. Bowis: We have no information on the policies of individual police forces in respect of on-the-spot eye tests. In the event of a road traffic incident, the police make a judgment about whether eyesight may have been a factor, and act accordingly--using the number plate test as a quick check if necessary.

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