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Written question asked by Mark Oaten (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 10 February 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 25 February 2004. It was answered by Hazel Blears (Labour) on Wednesday, 25 February 2004 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what guidance his Department has published on (a) the vision levels that police drivers need to achieve and (b) how frequently they should receive eye checks.
Answer

Mr. Oaten: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what guidance his Department has published on (a) the vision levels that police drivers need to achieve and (b) how frequently they should receive eye checks. [155058] Ms Blears: The Home Office has not issued guidance on eyesight standards specific to drivers in the Police Service. The Association of Police Officers Joint Working Group on Health, Safety and Welfare Medical Sub Group produced guidance on visual driving standards in 1994. This was set as a minimum visual acuity of 6/18. The guidance also states that advanced drivers should undertake a medical assessment, including eyesight test, every three years until aged 45 and then annually.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
418 c436W;418 c456W; 155058
Session
2003-04
Subjects
Driving Eyesight Police Regulation Testing
Link
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