DVLA warning about a list of 184 conditions you must declare

The DVLA has published a full list of medical conditions that drivers must report to the organisation to avoid a fine.

To ensure the safety of drivers, the government organization restricts the driving abilities of drivers with certain medical conditions either temporarily or permanently.

John Wilmot, CEO of car leasing comparison website LeaseLoco, stressed that few Britons would risk their privileges behind the wheel, but doing so may be necessary for their own safety and that of other road users.

He explained: “With so many of us relying on our cars for work and leisure, some drivers may feel that keeping quiet is worth the risk. For them, giving up their licence could mean losing their mobility, their jobs and the ability to visit family and friends.”

“If you fail to inform the DVLA of a medical condition that affects your ability to drive, you could be fined up to £1,000. But is that really a sufficient deterrent?”

According to the DVLA, almost 650,000 driving licences were revoked for medical reasons between January 2014 and April 2024.

These included almost 552,000 motorcycle and car driving licenses as well as a further 95,131 heavy goods vehicle driving licenses used to drive a truck or bus.

The number of drivers having their licences suspended has risen steadily in recent years, from 42,500 in 2021 to 68,088 in 2023. This may be due to Britons driving less due to the Covid pandemic and the recent change to the DVLA's list of medical conditions.

While it may seem worrying, it is important that Britons with a condition identified by the DVLA report it as soon as possible so that the right measures can be taken to protect them.

In extreme cases, this may mean having to give up your driving license. However, under certain conditions, the driver may be allowed to drive his vehicle again if a doctor declares him fit to drive.

Failure to report a medical condition to the DVLA can have serious consequences, with drivers facing a fine of up to £1,000.