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Written question asked by Matthew Pennycook (Labour) on Wednesday, 24 January 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 29 January 2024 (named day). It was answered by Guy Opperman (Conservative) on Monday, 29 January 2024 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Driving: Eyesight

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, under what circumstances DVLA drivers’ medical visual (a) field and (b) acuity testing will be administered free of charge.

Answer

When the Driver and Vehicle Licencing Agency (DVLA) is investigating whether a licence holder or applicant with a visual disorder is fit to drive, all costs of any tests commissioned by the DVLA as part of that investigation are paid for by the DVLA and not the applicant.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
11380
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Fees and charges Driving Eyesight Testing
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk