Saturday 28th February 2026
10am
Zoom webinar
The information below is taken from the Older Drivers’ Forum (ODF) webinar update:
Topic: “Older Drivers & the New Road Safety Strategy” — an online webinar unpacking the UK Government’s New Road Safety Strategy published on 7 Jan 2026.
Focus areas:
The webinar will report on the response from road safety organisations (and in the media). It will also share information on how to be involved in the consultation process which closes on 31 March 2026.
Please see below for a poll you can participate in right now!
How to attend:
Date: Saturday 28th February
Time: 10.00am
Location: Zoom
To register for the event, please click here.
Please feel free to share with friends and family.
To find out more, visit the Older Drivers’ Forum events page for Gloucestershire.
Poll Invitation
In this poll link we are asking for readers’ views on proposed changes to eyesight testing and driving licence renewal rules.
These proposals (under consideration by the Department for Transport) may introduce compulsory eyesight testing from age 70 to replace the current self-declaration system on licence renewals.
They also highlight the importance of good vision for safe driving.
What is the ODF?
The Older Drivers Forum in Gloucestershire is a voluntary organisation supporting mature drivers — helping them drive safely for longer and advising families and carers concerned about older drivers.
It is a not-for-profit volunteer group offering practical advice and resources for older motorists — from webinars and presentations to free toolkits on safe driving, retirement planning, and understanding eyesight/medical issues related to driving.
They operate under the charitable status of the Gloucestershire Older Persons Association (Charity No. 1124977).
