Motability has also decided that every vehicle with a named driver aged 30 or under will have the device fitted – which could include family, friends and personal assistants (PAs) who drive the vehicle.
“As a disabled person, my independence could be taken away as a result of a non-disabled person’s actions,” Day says.
“I’m experienced enough with PAs to know that not all PAs are amazing drivers. And that’s just a reality of life. I find the consequences horrifying.”
Motability will start to bring in the changes on new leases from 13 April for the first 15% of its 930,000 customer base. Then it will “review and analyse” whether to introduce it across the board.