A road safety charity is calling for controls on older car insurance policyholders following the death of a little boy who was killed when an 89-year-old driver mounted the pavement.
Cathy Keeler, deputy chief executive of Brake, said that current laws are not sufficient to ensure the safety of road users and pedestrians.
At the moment, drivers over the age of 70 have to renew their licence and fill in a self-assessment form every three years to say they are safe to take to the roads.
Brake believes that such car insurance policyholders should have to have an annual health check.
“More frequent checks are needed for older drivers as there are known health risks associated with aging that directly affect driving ability, including loss of eyesight and hearing,” Ms Keeler said.
Recent research by Age Concern and Help The Aged found that half of 80-year-olds are unable to get car insurance cover, regardless of their health status.
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