The “Is Your Vision Roadworthy?” campaign was a collaboration between leading motoring organisations, optical associations,...

Published: 11:38 pm April 30, 2023
Updated: 10:27 am October 8, 2025
A Recent Road Safety Campaign Revealed That Over 900,000 British Drivers Would Fail To Meet Even The Most Basic Eyesight Standard For Driving

The “Is Your Vision Roadworthy?” campaign was a collaboration between leading motoring organisations, optical associations, eye care charities and police forces throughout England, Scotland and Wales.1

Between 27 February and 12 March, police officers throughout Britain requested that motorists take part in a roadside vision screening. The result – 2.2% of all number plate tests (reading a car number plate from 20 metres) resulted in failure.2

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