Luke S

Old? Hi, I was born in 1990 (16 years old now) with a rare eye disease called Presumed familial exudative vitreoretinopathy (FEVR), which left me nearly blind in one eye and made my right eye quite bad as well. Its never really made much of a difference to my life. I've always excepted I'm different and lived with it, however, its really hit me this year how much its put a damp stop on my life. The most, being unable to drive. I'm guessing even if i could see the number plate from the correct distance, i would never get insured. I'm just wondering, does anyone know any information on the visual law for UK driving. I've tried searching for people with my eye disorder, however, its so uncommon, theres hardly any information on it. My parents said i should get an electric moped, as you don't need a license, tax, etc, however, they're annoying to other drivers as they're so slow, and i don't want to be singled out. My Acuity - 6/18 RE; 1/60LE(whatever that is)thanks

a_gentletouch

If your eyesight is such that you can't drive a car, do you really think it's safe to drive a moped? In many states you need a license for any vehicle that uses the public roads.