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Written question asked by Lord Bradshaw (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 24 January 2017, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 7 February 2017. It was answered by Baroness Williams of Trafford (Conservative) on Friday, 27 January 2017 on behalf of the Home Office.


Roads: Accidents

Question

To ask Her Majesty’s Government what powers a police constable has to require the drivers of vehicles involved in road accidents to undertake a simple roadside eye test.

Answer

The police are empowered under section 96 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 to request that a person that they suspect of driving a motor vehicle, with eyesight that does not meet the minimum eyesight standard set out in the driving licence regulations, to take a roadside eyesight test.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL4905
Session
2016-17
Subjects
Accidents Driving Eyesight Police Powers Roads Testing
Link
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