A DRIVER in Conwy had their licence revoked earlier this week due to eyesight issues.

North Wales Police officers conducted an operation in Rhos-on-Sea and Llandudno which involved stopping vehicles, speaking with drivers, and requesting an eyesight test.

It is a legal requirement that drivers can read a standard UK number plate at a distance of 20 metres during the hours of daylight.

Checks were then done on the drivers’ licences, insurance and MOTs, as well as a quick physical vehicle check.

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Llandudno drivers' licences revoked due to ‘serious eyesight issues’

Of the 130+ drivers that were stopped on the day, police said the majority had no issues and continued on their journey within a couple of minutes.

Though, one driver that was stopped had to their licence immediately revoked due to “serious issues with their eyesight”.

The DVLA was immediately informed, and the driver was taken home by officers.

Numerous tickets were also issued by police for vehicle defects, but none in respect of speed.

North Wales Police said: “Good eyesight is essential for safe driving, and we make no apologies in trying to reduce serious and fatal collisions in line with road safety initiatives.

“These type of operations can only be conducted like this. It's too late following an incident. Prevention is better than cure.

“The person who had their licence revoked at the time now has to await the DVLA decision in terms of meeting the standard required.

“They cannot drive until the DVLA says so, and if they do, they are committing further offences.

The officers conducting this operation were not taken away from their normal duties, the force added.

A police spokesperson added: “The operation wasn’t a money-making scheme. This was, quite simply, in the interests of road safety.

“If this operation prevented one person from being injured, or worse, killed, then we see it as a success.”