West Yorkshire Police to conduct eyesight checks at roadside stops
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 27 Oct, 15:02 · Archive
West Yorkshire Police will carry out eyesight tests at stop sites across the county over the next two weeks.
West Yorkshire Police's Roads Policing and Neighbourhood Policing Teams will carry out stop sites across West Yorkshire over the next two weeks. The operation will check eyesight and vehicle roadworthiness while advising drivers on protecting vulnerable road users.
UK car drivers must be able to read a vehicle number plate from 20 metres away, roughly five car lengths, to meet the legal eyesight standard. Drivers who fail to meet this requirement face a fine of up to £1,000, three penalty points and immediate licence revocation under Cassie's Law.
A West Yorkshire Police spokesperson said the checks are part of efforts to keep roads safe as winter approaches, and urged all road users to 'look out for each other'.
How it is being reported
- Drivers could be fined £1,000 - Police carrying out checks over next 2 weeksDrivers who fail to meet the eyesight requirement can face a fine of up to £1,000.Keighley News · 27 Oct, 14:40
- Drivers could be fined £1,000 - Police carrying out checks over next 2 weeksDrivers who fail to meet the eyesight requirement can face a fine of up to £1,000.Telegraph & Argus · 27 Oct, 12:45
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