Lord Trefgarne
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(1 year, 5 months ago)
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Baroness Vere of Norbiton (Con)
I agree with my noble friend that road safety does not only require the safety of drivers. Indeed, that is why the Government adopt the safe system approach, which looks at drivers, vehicles on the road and the road itself. The Government are, of course, looking at e-scooter safety. We are analysing the evidence and will come forward with further proposals soon.
Lord Trefgarne (Con)
My Lords, are there any plans to restrict older people in this particular regard, or can we go on driving for ever?
Baroness Vere of Norbiton (Con)
We have no current plans to restrict anybody on the basis of age. However, as my noble friend will agree, sometimes some people will feel that they are no longer able to drive, or their doctor may recommend that they should no longer drive. In that case, one is legally required to get in touch with the DVLA and have one’s licence revoked.