GEM Motoring Assist celebrates 80th birthday

Date: 25/4/2012

Road safety organisation GEM Motoring Assist is celebrating its 80th birthday.

The group was established in 1932 and since then, has been committed to creating campaigns to make routes in the UK safer.

It supports both national and local schemes and donates equipment to help with training, vision screening and assessment.

Recently, GEM called for the introduction of mandatory eye tests when people renew their driving licences every ten years, as this could help to improve safety for older motorists.

Drivers are also supported through the distribution of road safety leaflets and videos, while the group takes part in conferences, award schemes and research.

Chief Executive of GEM Motoring Assist David Williams MBE explained there have been some significant changes to motoring legislation in the UK over the past 80 years.

"From drink driving and motorway speed limits to lighter evenings and driving with pets, we have moved with the times," he stated.