As the clocks go back and the nights draw in, the DVLA has reminded drivers they need to be able to see 20 meters ahead of them – the minimum requirement for road users.Introduced in 2001, a new rule stipulated drivers must be able to read a number plate from at least this distance or else they could lose their licence.In technical terms, the DVLA has laid out that drivers must meet a minimum visual acuity of decimal 0.5 (6/12) on the Snellen scale (This can be with the use of contact lenses or glasses if you need them) using both eyes if you have function of both.
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