Eyesight
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Fleet industry news 12 Feb 2020Licence Bureau backs call for focus on driver eyesight tests
Data has revealed 134 drivers a week have their driving licence revoked for not meeting the minimum eyesight requirements.
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NEWS 24 Jan 2020Fleet Operations puts driver eyesight in focus
Fleet management company Fleet Operations has put driver eyesight in focus by urging operators to ensure their drivers have regular eyesight tests.
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NEWS 15 Oct 2019Driver eyesight tests ‘long out of date’, GEM tells Government
GEM call for Government action on driver eyesight tests.
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NEWS 12 Aug 2019VSP Vision Care supports DfT call for eye tests for elderly
VSP Vision Care has backed the Department for Transport’s (DfT) plans to consider eye tests for elderly driver over the age of 70.
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Fleet industry news 18 Jun 2019VSP Vision Care UK urges driver eyesight tests
VSP Vision Care UK says drivers’ eyesight should be checked on a frequent basis to ensure companies fulfill health and safety and duty of care guidelines.
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Fleet industry news 18 Oct 2018
Motorists support reform for driver eyesight regulations
A survey of more than 2,500 GEM members reveals that 75% support mandatory eye testing for anyone returning to driving following a court ban or medical revocation.
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Fleet industry news 25 Sep 2018
One in four motorists could fail eyesight test
Venson Automotive Solutions poll shows worrying number of drivers would fail roadside number plate eyesight test being enforced by police.
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Fleet industry news 4 Sep 2018Drivers who fail police roadside eye tests to lose licences
Motorists who fail an eyesight test after being stopped by police will have their licences revoked on the spot under a new crackdown.
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Fleet industry news 24 Jul 2018
DVLA launches eyesight awareness campaign
The DVLA is encouraging drivers to take the ‘number plate test’ as a quick and easy way to check they meet the minimum eyesight requirements for driving.
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Fleet industry news 23 Nov 2017
Poor eyesight behind 3,000 road casualties a year, says Brake
Brake estimates that poor eyesight is linked with approximately 3,000 casualties a year and 1.8 million drivers have vision below the minimum standard.
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Fleet industry news 22 Mar 2017Brake offers free webinar on importance of managing driver eyesight
Brake is running a webinar for fleet and road safety professionals on the risk of poor driver eyesight, and the importance of combatting it in your fleet.
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Fleet industry news 28 Nov 2016
IAM RoadSmart scheme offers lower cost eye care to business drivers
Business drivers whose employers use IAM RoadSmart courses can now benefit from reduced rate glasses and eye care through a new partnership with HeathcarePlan.
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Fleet industry news 18 Aug 2016Specsavers sees rocketing demand for driver eyecare vouchers
Specsavers Corporate Eyecare has seen a threefold increase in demand for driver eyecare vouchers in the last 12 months.
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Fleet industry news 3 Feb 2016
Employers believe regular eyesight checks will save money, new research finds
Research by Specsavers Corporate Eyecare has found that most employers believe driver eyesight testing would help reduce collisions and save businesses money.
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Fleet industry news 5 Jan 2016
GEM calls for compulsory driver eyesight tests
GEM Motoring Assist is calling on the Government to introduce compulsory eyesight testing for all drivers at regular intervals to improve road safety.
