With the Easter bank holiday in full swing and a lot of people expected to be on the roads over the long weekend, drivers are being reminded to double-check that their information is correct and up to date. People who have certain medical conditions must tell the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) or face fines of up to £1,000 for not doing so.
Drivers can find out if they need to tell the DVLA about their condition by going to Gov.uk, where they can fill out the necessary forms and questionnaires. The Mirror says that there are different forms for different conditions and disabilities. If you’re not sure about the process, you can call the DVLA directly.
Gov.uk says, “If you have a driving license and you get a medical condition or disability that needs to be reported, or if your condition or disability has gotten worse since you got your license, you must tell DVLA.” It goes on to say, “If you don’t tell DVLA about a condition that could make it hard for you to drive safely, you could be fined up to £1,000.” If you have an accident, you could also be charged with a crime.
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Conditions that must be reported include anything that could make it unsafe to drive. Some of these are diabetes or insulin use, syncope (fainting), heart problems (like atrial fibrillation and pacemakers), sleep apnea, epilepsy, strokes, and glaucoma.
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The DVLA says that more than 180 medical conditions could make it unsafe to drive. A list of more than 100 of these conditions is below. The full A to Z list is on Gov.uk.
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