AN elderly man with poor eyesight was caught driving the wrong way down the A12.

Police were called at about 1.30pm on Thursday, after a red Ford Fiesta was seen driving north on the southbound carriageway of the A12- near Hatfield Peverel.

The car was stopped by police and the elderly man undertook a roadside eye test.

An Essex Police spokesman said: "The DVLA revoked his driver’s licence until the appropriate corrections are made to the driver’s eyesight and a new licence has been issued following all DVLA enquiries.

"No one was injured during the incident.

"If you’re worried about a family member who you think maybe unfit to drive, you can contact us at driving.complaints@essex.pnn.police.uk and we can arrange a home visit."

An officer will visit the driver at home and give them a health assessment, including an eye test and will discuss any pre-existing medical conditions.