Thousands of licences have been cancelled or renewals refused
The DVLA has cancelled licences.
Older drivers aged in their 80s and 90s have been taken off the roads after the DVLA stepped in.
Officials at the motoring authority took action over concerns these motorists posed a potential safety risk to others on the roads.
The cases were linked to eyesight-related conditions.
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It comes amid wider fears around elderly drivers on our roads and a new Government crackdown aimed at improving safety.
Mandatory eyesight tests will be introduced for over-70s.
New data has shed light on how many licences are cancelled or refused renewal each year.
Drivers must inform the DVLA to any eyesight-related conditions which could impact their ability to drive safely.
Licences need to be renewed at 70 and every three years after that, and this is a key time when the DVLA can take action to take people off the roads.
Some 8,060 licences were cancelled in the 80-89 age bracket over the last four years.
There were another 1,202 aged over 90.
These were elderly people who had been behind the wheel but were considered too much of a risk because of their deteriorating eyesight.
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The 70-79 age bracket saw the highest number of cancelled licences with 10,794, reflecting higher numbers of people this age still on the roads.
Eyesight safety rules are being beefed up amid fears the existing self-reporting system is resulting in cases slipping through the net.
People may not know their eyesight is declining or falls short of acceptable levels, while others may choose to keep quiet.
Ben Welham, motoring expert at Marshall Motor Group, said: “Eyesight deterioration usually happens gradually, so drivers might not notice small changes over time.
“The data shows this isn’t limited to one age group, so maintaining good vision is relevant at every stage of life.
“Regular professional eye tests remain the safest way to make sure you meet the legal standard and can continue driving confidently.
“Drivers should be able to clearly read a standard number plate from 20 metres away.”