The DVLA has issued an “extensive” list of medical conditions which drivers need to be aware of, as not informing the agency could result in a fine of £1,000
Motorists have been presented with a comprehensive list of health issues that might lead to a £1,000 penalty from the DVLA.
An expert from BigWantsYourCar.com has raised the flag about these vital DVLA guidelines, issuing an alert to all drivers. They emphasised the importance of checking the listed conditions to determine whether the agency should be notified, reports Birmingham Live.
The expert stated: “By keeping the DVLA informed about any changes in health status, drivers actively contribute to a safer driving environment for themselves and others.
“The extensive list provided by the DVLA encompasses a wide range of medical conditions that could impact driving ability. From cancer to neurological disorders, it’s crucial for drivers to recognise the significance of reporting these conditions to authorities.”
Drivers need to inform the DVLA if they have any of the following conditions:
- Agoraphobia
- Alcohol problems
- Arteriovenous malformation
- Bipolar disorder (manic depression)
- Brain abscess, cyst or encephalitis
- Central venous thrombosis (if still having problems after one month)
- Fits, seizures or convulsions and driving
- Depression (if it impacts your ability to drive safely)
- Dizziness or vertigo (if sudden, disabling or recurrent)
- Essential tremor (if it impacts your ability to drive safely)
- Heart failure (if it impacts your ability to drive safely)
- Intracerebral haemorrhage
- Labyrinthitis (if symptoms last three months or longer)
- Meningioma (if it impacts your ability to drive safely)
- Obsessive compulsive disorder (if it impacts your ability to drive safely)
- Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) (if it impacts your ability to drive safely)
- Pulmonary arterial hypertension
- Stroke (if you’re still having problems after one month)
- Surgery (if you’re still unable to drive three months later)
- Syncope (including blackouts or fainting)
- Schizo-affective disorder
- Severe communication disorders (if it impacts your ability to drive safely)
- Spinal conditions, injuries or spinal surgery
- Tourette’s syndrome (if it impacts your ability to drive safely)
- Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome