§ 82. Mr. R. W. Elliottasked the Minister of Transport whether, in view of recent accidents, she will take steps, by legislation or otherwise, to ensure that 118W public service vehicle drivers are subject to medical checks at regular intervals during their working life.
§ Mr. SwinglerThe Traffic Commissioners, who license public service vehicle drivers under the Road Traffic Act, 1960, have power to require them to furnish medical certificates. Certificates are required on first application, and drivers applying to renew their licences, which last for three years, must declare any change in their physical condition. The Commissioners call for further medical certificates at age 60 and on each renewal thereafter, and at any other time if they have reason to doubt whether a driver is fit.