The Labour Party government is being called upon to implement "mandatory" driving retests (Image: Rawpixel via Getty Images)

The Labour Party government is being called upon to implement "mandatory" driving retests for motorists aged 70 and above. This plea comes in the form of a Parliamentary petition on the Labour government's website, urging ministers to take action.

The petition implores the Labour Party government to: " Introduce mandatory driving retests for drivers over the age of 70." It further elaborates: " We want the Government to introduce mandatory driving retests for drivers over the age of 70.

"We believe this will enhance road safety for all: motorcyclists, pedestrians and car users." The petition continues: "This petition seeks to enforce regular assessments of d

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