Thousands of people have signed a petition calling for the government to introduce annual driving tests to over-70s in Scotland after a three-year-old was killed by an elderly driver in Morningside this week.
Toddler Xander experienced fatal injuries after the horror crash when a Red Kia being driven by a 91-year-old woman crashed into a pavement.
The toddler's mother Victoria was also injured in the collision, and she and Xander's dad Paul have been left "devastated" after losing their child.
Almost three thousand people have signed a petition by Edinburgh local Fiona so far, which reads: "I am appealing to you today to carefully consider the law with regards to elderly drivers.
"Personal autonomy is a very sensitive topic and the truth of the matter is we don't want to think of age as something which holds you back, especially with daily life which for many involves driving a car.
"However this week, in the neighbourhood I grew up in, a 3-year-old boy was tragically killed by a 91-year-old driver who came off the road and onto the pavement. This little boy was simply out for a walk with his mum and he should have been safe, but he wasn't. Not even on the pavement.
"I am not an expert, but I believe we need to get this debate started on how to make a change and prevent something like this happening again in Scotland.
"From the research I've done I have seen suggestions for annual driving tests for the over 70s as a possible solution, but I think the important thing for now is showing support for the idea of getting this issue discussed in Parliament and working to find a solution that is both practical and effective.
"To the family of the little boy, whose privacy I wish to respect on this petition, I am so deeply sorry. I hope we can bring him justice."
Petitions which receive over 10,000 signatures must receive a response from the government - if you are interested in signing this petition you can view it here.
