PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Driving: Eyesight (6 January 2020)

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether he will make an assessment of the merits of the requirement provided for in the Third European Driving Licence Directive for a minimum horizontal visual field of 120 degrees for Group 1 licence eligibility after the UK leaves the EU.

Asked by:
Darren Jones (Labour)

As part of our preparations future relationship negotiations with the EU, we will be considering all aspects of applicable EU law. However, we would want to ensure that our high safety standards are maintained on UK roads while considering opportunities that may arise from the UK’s exit from the EU.

Answered by:
Chris Heaton-Harris (Conservative)
14 January 2020