Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when the eyesight requirements for the holding of Group 1 or Group 2 driving licences were last reviewed; and what assessment his Department has made of whether the potential effect of photophobia on fitness to drive is adequately reflected in the current requirements to notify the DVLA of medical conditions.

The minimum visual acuity and visual field standards for driving with Group 1 and 2 licences were last reviewed in March 2013.

Photophobia is not a medical condition about which drivers need to notify the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) in isolation. However, the DVLA will investigate a notifiable medical condition of which photophobia may be a symptom. Therefore, no specific assessment has been made about the effect of photophobia on fitness to drive. It is for drivers to ensure that they can continue to drive safely and to take appropriate steps to do so. Drivers who suffer from photophobia should discuss driving with their eye care specialist if they are unsure.