Growing numbers of drivers are ‘potential killers’ due to having such poor eyesight

A GROWING number of drivers are feared to have such poor eyesight that they are potential killers on the road. The warning came after police stopped a driver unable to read a number plate less than 10ft away. The woman, whose age was not revealed, had just driven 214 miles from Manchester to Ipswich, Suffolk. […]

A GROWING number of drivers are feared to have such poor eyesight that they are potential killers on the road.

The warning came after police stopped a driver unable to read a number plate less than 10ft away.

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The woman, whose age was not revealed, had just driven 214 miles from Manchester to Ipswich, Suffolk. Her licence was revoked.

Motorists must be able to read a plate clearly from 20 metres (65½ft).

But road safety chiefs reckon thousands of motorists have dangerously sub-standard vision.

Joanna Bradley, head of support services at charity Glaucoma UK, said: “Many people may have missed an eye test due to the pandemic.

“We’d urge anyone not to delay getting tested.

“Everyone should have regular eye tests, at least every two years.”