I fall into that group, age and medically. I know my limitations, so driving for me is rare and only involves short distances, I think I read somewhere that most accidents happen within 30 miles of the home anyway. Come the end of lockdown or the easing of the rules I might be tempted to get back out though.
The distance limit for the elderly should be set so that they are never more than 15 minutes away from their own toilet. Unless, of course, their driver’s seat has been fitted with a commode conversion.
in poor health??? who decides that? the police- doctors- family disputes.
Does that mean because you have a bad cold this will apply all year?
Yet another brain dead politician no doubt who can’t think through all the situations.
As I had a bad time in hospital a few years back does that mean this should apply? Wot a load of BS to make some little shrimp look big
You ran over my foot on a crossing, three days ago. :shock:
You’ll have to be more specific than that if you want me to recall the incident, Longdogs. Were you the one with the white stick, the one who shouted wer, or the one who threw a half house brick at me, and also shouted wer?
Ooh it might have been, I can’t remember all of it. :-p
Well it couldn’t have been two days ago. That was the man who was still on the pavement, tying his shoelace. You wouldn’t be able to use your computer keyboard had that been you.
I don’t know what the fuss is about.
NSW Drivers 75 or over require a medical certificate each year to continue driving, additionally their eyesight is also tested when they renew their licence (every three or five years) though it is part of the medical certificate.
Once a driver reaches 80 they need to take a driving test every year to continue driving trucks.
At 85 every driver has to pass a driving test every 2 years or they have to accept a limited licence for use within 10km of their house.
All that assumes that they receive a medical certificate as mentioned in the first item.
I’m over 75 now and still driving, only in daylight hours, and usually local, but when I am out it’s the young racers with the loud exhausts who scare the sh— out of me …I don’t know how some of them passed their driving tests…
Night driving is becoming difficult for me so wherever I am I always leave well before dark. I have cataracts but am told it will be at least 2 years before I’m referred . I have tried yellow glasses and they sort of help. I drive a mini and am low to the road and the lights glare especially if its wet . Some car lights actually hurt my eyes especially those really bright ones which shouldn’t be allowed.
I think we all know when we feel safe to drive in good or failing health
Unfortunately nothing is done about them, although I’m sure that not only their speeding but also their removed silencers are illegal.
Police too busy taking the knee to certain people, I suppose.
I am almost 78 and keep myself in rather good shape, but after both cataracts were replaced with plastic lenses, I do not drive when dusk sets in until it’s light again the next day. My night vision is very good, but the oncoming headlights do cause a ring effect in my vision, so I will not drive at night. I have spoken to others who have undergone cataract ops and several have noticed the same effect as me, but most still carry on driving at night so are a hazard to other road users.
Right on Herbal !!
Donkeyman!
Isn’t that what empty cola bottles are for? 
I’m really worried about it, I drive to and from Thurso several times a year. I enjoy it and I find the long drive quite pleasant. When I’m in Perth I drive myself and the dog to the beach most Sundays, about 50 miles, or sometimes we go over to Glencoe for a dander through the hills. Sunday is always an away day. I have no worries about night time driving and sometimes do an overnight to or from Thurso as the roads are quieter. This is really going to screw up my life big time if it happens.
I had a cataract removed from my left eye and for a time afterwards could see a ring of light in that eye. Since then, I had a vitrectomy and epiretinal membrane peel (under local anaesthetic) and I no longer see the ring.
Why not have a word with your GP and ask if you can be referred to an eye specialist?
They won’t stick pins in your eyes unless you allow them to!
Yes, I have one in the car!
Discrimination on the basis of age.
Of course it won’t apply to the ruling classes, government toadies, Whitehall warriors and the landed gentry who will exempt, they are special! … Oh, and A-Z list celebs, who can afford top end briefs…
