Petitions/Introduce mandatory driving retests for drivers over the age of 70
StatusClosed
Opened28 Nov 2025
Closes28 May 2026
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We want the Government to introduce mandatory driving retests for drivers over the age of 70. We think this will make the road safer for everyone: motorcyclists, pedestrians and car users.

This petition seeks to implement regular assessments of driving ability in older drivers: Full driving retests Reaction time & hazards Manoeuvring ability Comprehensive eyesight examinations We want the Government to introduce mandatory driving retests for drivers over 70, with regular assessments of driving ability, including full driving retests, reaction time and hazard tests, manoeuvring ability checks, and comprehensive eyesight examinations to help improve road safety for all.

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Cat Smith
1Cat Smith MP
Lancaster and Wyre
110
Mr Andrew Snowden
2Mr Andrew Snowden MP
Fylde
6
Maya Ellis
3Maya Ellis MP
Ribble Valley
6
Lizzi Collinge
4Lizzi Collinge MP
Morecambe and Lunesdale
5
Mr Paul Foster
5Mr Paul Foster MP
South Ribble
5
Jesse Norman
6Jesse Norman MP
Hereford and South Herefordshire
4
Chris Webb
7Chris Webb MP
Blackpool South
3
Louise Haigh
8Louise Haigh MP
Sheffield Heeley
3
Adam Dance
9Adam Dance MP
Yeovil
3
Gavin Robinson
10Gavin Robinson MP
Belfast East
3