DVLA £1,000 fine risk to drivers who do not reveal any of six eye conditions

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Motorists across the country could be at risk of a £1,000 fine if they fail to tell the DVLA about certain eye conditions. Official guidance states that if you suffer from an unreported eye conditions and find yourself in an accident as result of that condition you will be slapped with the hefty fine.

The DVLA must be made aware of any condition that affects both eyes or one eye where you only have vision in that eye. The DVLA must also be told if a GP, optician, or eye specialist said you do not meet the visual standards for driving.

Legal visual requirements for driving dictate that all motorists must be able to read a number plate from 20 metres away, have no double vision and have a normal field of vision in at least one eye which can be tested by an optician.

Eye conditions you must tell the DVLA about include: It's important to note that the above conditions are mainly for those who hold a car or motorcycle licence.