Road Safety Campaign: Is Your Vision Roadworthy?
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This week, Essex Police are supporting the National Police Chiefs’ Council Campaign, “Is Your Vision Roadworthy?”
The campaign highlights drivers have a legal obligation to ensure that their vision is good before they take to the roads.
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Over the last nine years, Essex Police have issued 335 revocations between 2014 and 2022, coming second to Sussex Police with 346 revocations – that’s the equivalent of 13.8% and 14.2% (respectively) of the total number of recorded revocations by 44 police forces.
Essex Police’s Road Policing Team will carry out on-the-spot eyesight tests where necessary to combat dangerous driving throughout the campaign that runs between 27 February and 12 March.
Adam Pipe, Head of Roads Policing, said in support of the campaign:
“Your sight is one of the most important tools used to drive; it means you can judge the road conditions and allows you time to adjust your driving in hazardous circumstances.
“But, as we age, our eyesight can deteriorate, meaning we may need glasses.
“In general, eye experts recommend drivers have their eyes tested every two years.
“Most drivers know that their car needs to be roadworthy and will service and MOT it.
“I’d urge drivers to check their eyesight too so they can keep themselves and others safe.”
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Chief Constable Jo Shiner, National Police Chief Constable Lead Roads Policing comments:
“Personal responsibility is the starting point for safer roads.13.8% and
“Making sure your eyesight meets the standards of vision for driving is really important and something only you can do to keep yourself and all other road users safe while driving.”