Drivers in the UK have been warned they “must tell” the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) two things. Failing to inform the authority of this could land you a £1,000 fine.
This rule applies to anyone with a medical condition or disability that could affect their ability to drive.
The DVLA is a UK government agency responsible for registering drivers and vehicles in the UK.
It also handles the issuing of driving licences, vehicle registration certificates, and other related services.
Currently, the DVLA holds more than 52 million driver records and more than 46 million vehicle records.
The Government website explains that motorists must let the DVLA know if you have a driving licence and:
Notifiable conditions are anything that could affect your ability to drive safely. They can include:
The full list can be found on GOV.UK. The DVLA warns: “You could be fined up to £1,000 if you do not tell DVLA about a condition that might affect your ability to drive safely. You could also be prosecuted if you have an accident.”
If you have a car or motorcycle licence, you can either:
You’ll then be told how to report your condition - this will either be in the online service or by printing off and sending a paper form.
If you’re in Northern Ireland you must contact the Driver and Vehicle Agency (DVA). You should contact DVLA if you’re not sure what to do.
You must surrender your licence to DVLA if any of the following are true:
The DVLA says: “You can apply to get your licence back when you meet the medical standards for driving again.”
You must also tell DVLA about notifiable conditions if you:
You’ll be asked for this information in your application form. You do not need to contact DVLA separately.
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