The Department for Infrastructure have highlighted the experience of an older driver who discovered she need glasses for driving after 50 years on the road.

Anne Flanagan said the news came as a "complete surprise," but she has since noticed a significant improvement in her vision. Anne has now added her voice to DfI's "Share the Road to Zero" community engagement campaign, which aims to reduce road deaths. The initiative is backed by a number of high-profile sports stars, including Ulster Ladies GAA and Armagh captain Clodagh McCambridge, Olympian Ciara Mageean, Liverpool and Northern Ireland footballer Conor Bradley, Ulster Rugby trio Jacob Stockdale, Nick Timoney, and Michael Lowry, Ulster GAA star Rory Grugan, senior women's footballer Emily Wilson and the Belfast Giants.

Anne said: "I've always been very aware of the personal responsibility I have when I get behind the wheel. That came into sharp focus recently when I had an eye test and was told I needed glasses for driving. As an older driver, I've discovered that being a responsible road user also requires us to be conscious of how our general health and eyesight can impact our driving and to take whatever action is needed."

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins said: "I want to thank Anne for highlighting important road safety messages. Sadly, too many people are killed and seriously injured on our roads every year and more than 95% of road deaths are due to human error. We can all make a difference and help save lives by taking more care when using the roads."