Driving Licences: Health
Commons · Question 112860 · Tabled 11 Feb 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record
Answered 26 Feb 2026
Question
Asked by Lisa Smart
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many drivers are reliant on Section 88 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 to continue driving while awaiting a medical licensing decision from the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency.
Answer
Answered by Simon Lightwood, 26 Feb 2026
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency’s (DVLA) new casework system for driving licence applications where a medical condition must be investigated will deliver significant improvements, including improved turnaround times, increased capacity, increased ...