October 30, 2026 — 6:00am

Six years ago, Brittney McDonogh’s parents were nearly home from a bike ride when a profoundly vision-impaired driver crashed into them.

Her father Adam was seriously injured. Her mother Carol was flown to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, but later died.

The driver had not reported his eyesight deterioration to Transport and Main Roads, despite being warned by doctors he should not get behind the wheel.

Adam and Carol Ismail. Their daughter, Brittney McDonogh, has launched a petition in the Queensland Parliament calling for Carol’s law, which would include mandatory vision tests for all drivers when they first get a licence and at other milestones.

McDonogh is now fighting to have the Queensland government change the rules to make eyesight tests mandatory at various driver’s licence milestones, including when first applying or renewal.

“Queensland operates on an honour system,” she said.

“The driver didn’t report any medical conditions and didn’t cease driving, so he…