This year, new EU legislation will be introduced making regular sight tests compulsory for any employee who drives while on company business. Jill Davies investigates who will fund the cost.
At present, there is no legal obligation for employers to ensure drivers comply with minimum sight requirements. With the exception of HGV and passenger transport vehicle drivers, once a person has passed the mandatory driving test sight assessment, they are not required to prove the fitness of their eyesight again during their working lives. However, in 2011 this is set to change. New EU legislation is due to be introduced, making it mandatory for all employees who drive as part of their job to have their eyes tested regularly in order to keep their licence. Today’s difficult econ...
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