UK motorists are being warned that if they have a medical condition, they must declare it to the DVLA (Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency) if it affects driving. If a motorist does not declare this, “you can be fined up to £1,000 if you do not tell DVLA about a medical condition that affects your driving”, the government body warns.
If you have one of their listed conditions, they suggest that if you want to, you can voluntarily give up your licence. People who may want to do this include those who have had their doctor tell them to stop driving for 3 months or more.
You may also want to do this if your medical condition affects your ability to drive safely and lasts for 3 months or more or you do not meet the required standards for driving because of your medical condition.
If you chose to do this, the agency asks: “You’ll need to tell DVLA and send them your licence. If you have a medical condition that affects your driving and do not voluntarily give up your licence, you must inform DVLA. They will decide if you can continue holding a driving licence.”
Medical conditions you may need to declare to the DVLA
The list of 209 conditions here applies to those with a car. If you have a bus, lorry or coach licence, “you cannot use the online service to check for your condition or report it to DVLA”, they add.
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