Driving Licences: Health
Commons · Question 56453 · Tabled 2 Jun 2025 · Department for Transport · Official record
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Question
Asked by Vikki Slade
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the effectiveness of the DVLA self-reporting process for (a) age-related and (b) other health conditions.
Answer
Answered by Lilian Greenwood, 9 Jun 2025
The law requires all driving licence holders, regardless of age, to notify the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) of any medical condition that could affect their fitness to drive. When renewing their driving entitlement at the age of 70, licence ...