Directive 2007/59/EC of the European Parliament and of the CouncilDangos y teitl llawn

1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS U.K.

1.1. Drivers must not be suffering from any medical conditions or be taking any medication, drugs or substances which are likely to cause: U.K.

• a sudden loss of consciousness,

• a reduction in attention or concentration,

• sudden incapacity,

• a loss of balance or coordination,

• significant limitation of mobility.

1.2. Vision U.K.

The following requirements as regards vision must be complied with:

• aided or unaided distance visual acuity: 1,0; minimum of 0,5 for the worse eye,

• maximum corrective lenses: hypermetropia + 5/myopia -8. Derogations are authorised in exceptional cases and after having obtained the opinion of an eye specialist. The medical doctor then takes the decision,

• near and intermediate vision: sufficient, whether aided or unaided,

• contact lenses and glasses are authorised when periodically checked by a specialist,

• normal colour vision: use of a recognised test, such as Ishihara, as well as another recognised test if required,

• field of vision: full,

• vision for both eyes: effective; not required when person has adequate adaptation and sufficient compensation experience. Only in case he lost binocular vision after starting his job,

• binocular vision: effective,

• recognition of colour signals: the test shall be based on recognition of single colours and not on relative differences,

• sensitivity to contrasts: good,

• no progressive eye diseases,

• lens implants, keratotomies and keratectomies are allowed only on condition that they are checked on a yearly basis or at intervals set by the medical doctor,

• ability to withstand dazzle,

• coloured contact lenses and photochromatic lenses are not allowed. UV filter lenses are allowed.

1.3. Hearing and speaking requirements U.K.

Sufficient hearing confirmed by an audiogram, i.e.:

• hearing good enough to hold a phone conversation and to be able to hear warning sounds and radio messages.

The following values should be taken as guidelines:

• the hearing deficiency must not be higher than 40 dB at 500 and 1 000 Hz,

• the hearing deficiency must not be higher than 45 dB at 2 000 Hz for the ear with the worst air conduction of sound,

• no anomaly of the vestibular system,

• no chronic speech disorder (given the necessity to exchange messages loudly and clearly),

• the use of hearing aids is allowed in special cases.

1.4. Pregnancy U.K.

In the event of poor tolerance or a pathological condition, pregnancy must be considered to be a reason for the temporary exclusion of drivers. Legal provisions protecting pregnant drivers must be applied.