Driving Licences: Health
Commons · Question 129400 · Tabled 22 Apr 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Question
Asked by James MacCleary
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps is her Department taking to ensure those renewing short-term medical driving licences are kept up to date with the progress of their application.
Answer
Answered by Simon Lightwood, 27 Apr 2026
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) writes to drivers to advise of any action taken on their case, for example where medical information has been requested from their healthcare professional or when a reminder has been issued and no response ha...