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Older drivers encouraged to test their fitness at the wheel
Edinburgh Evening News
|October 21, 2025
The Scottish Government and Road Safety Scotland yesterday launched a new Fitness to Drive campaign, encouraging drivers aged 60 and over to reflect on their driving skills and take steps to stay safe and confident at the wheel.
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The campaign was launched by Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Fiona Hyslop, and director of Road Safety Scotland, Michael McDonnell, as the driver MOT workshop began its tour around Scotland.
This story is from the October 21, 2025 edition of Edinburgh Evening News.
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