Should I report this person - and how ?

50Twuncle

My Father (himself in his mid 80's) tells me that one of his "aquaintances", who is 96 years old and still driving - has become a danger to himelf and to others on the road
He has had several collisions with other vehicles including a few weeks ago - when he reversed out of a car park on to a main road and was hit by a van who didn't expect a car to be reversing out in front of him....
Somehow, he avoided the police being called and his insurance company are not aware !!
He appears to have become senile - he drove 30 miles to a nearby town and then denied it
His family have all disappeared off the scene
Obviously he is unfit to be driving - but denies that he has a problem
What should we do ?
I thought of an anonymous email to the police - but is that fair ?
We would prefer it if he accepted that his days on the road were over - but after 70 + years of driving, that will be difficult/impossible to do !

DoaM

To be fair, on the first point (collision with the van), the van driver was equally liable ... he should have been aware of the surroundings, and a vehicle exiting a drive is an expected occurrence.

However, aren't elderly drivers (70+?) supposed to get "fitness to drive" notes/certificates from their GP, and pass this on the DVLA? Has anyone tried approaching the GP about this?

dannyrst

DoaM wrote: »

To be fair, on the first point (collision with the van), the van driver was equally liable ... he should have been aware of the surroundings, and a vehicle exiting a drive is an expected occurrence.

However, aren't elderly drivers (70+?) supposed to get "fitness to drive" notes/certificates from their GP, and pass this on the DVLA? Has anyone tried approaching the GP about this?

And say what? You can't just ask for someones medical records.

Personally, I'd try contact his family in the first instance, failing that, give 101 and the DVLA a ring and see if either are bothered. The guy clearly shouldn't be on the road if you/your dad have this level of concern over it.

Browntoa

I have concerns over a person's fitness to drive and I wish to tell the DVLA


https://emaildvla.direct.gov.uk/emaildvla/cegemail/dvla/en/drivers_med_03.html

50Twuncle

DoaM wrote: »

To be fair, on the first point (collision with the van), the van driver was equally liable ... he should have been aware of the surroundings, and a vehicle exiting a drive is an expected occurrence.

However, aren't elderly drivers (70+?) supposed to get "fitness to drive" notes/certificates from their GP, and pass this on the DVLA? Has anyone tried approaching the GP about this?

There appears to be no legal requirement for any assessment - simply reapply for a licence every 3 years from age 70 !!!
Anyway, he is clearly unfit to drive now.

Sicard

Report him to The DVLA and police before he seriously injures himself or others or kills someone.

50Twuncle

Browntoa wrote: »

I have concerns over a person's fitness to drive and I wish to tell the DVLA


https://emaildvla.direct.gov.uk/emaildvla/cegemail/dvla/en/drivers_med_03.html

Thanks - and it is anonyous as well - perfect
The problems will start when he is told to sell his car

Browntoa

they receive a letter from the DVLA that they must fill out listing medications etc

50Twuncle

Browntoa wrote: »

they receive a letter from the DVLA that they must fill out listing medications etc

This old chap may not be on any meds though ..

GTE_Boy

Sicard wrote: »

Report him to The DVLA and police before he seriously injures himself or others or kills someone.

The police will simply notify the dvla. The problem being is there's no evidence of his lack of fitness to drive.

neilmcl

DoaM wrote: »

However, aren't elderly drivers (70+?) supposed to get "fitness to drive" notes/certificates from their GP, and pass this on the DVLA?

No they're not.