The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency has warned motorists that they could face a £1,000 fine if they get behind the wheel without declaring certain medical conditions.
You may still be allowed to drive in some cases, but you must notify theDVLA if your ability to drive safely is affected. Drivers who fail to do so as a result of the accident may be prosecuted.
This comes after the agency last month announced new rules aimed at expediting the application process for medical conditions.
Effective July 20th, the law was amended to allow a non-physician health professional to complete his DVLA medical questionnaire after being notified of a medical condition that may affect a person's driving. Now
Changes to the Road Traffic Act of 1988 allowed physicians to refer questionnaires to colleagues such as specialist nurses and opticians at other professional institutions.
Previously, only physicians registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) could complete the survey.
Although GP surgical or hospital teams are not required to change their current processes, the law does allow medical professionals from the following councils to complete medical questionnaires on behalf of physicians. General Chiropractic Council; General Optics Council; General Osteopathic Council; Nursing Midwifery Council. Professional Council of Health and Care.
Roads Minister Her Baroness Vere said at the time:
"Therefore, by enabling more medical professionals to complete the DVLA medical questionnaire, we are speeding up the medical licensing process and reducing the burden on GPs."
}The conditions that must be disclosed are:
Have a driver's license and create a "notifiable state" If you do so, you must notify the DVLA. medical condition or disability.
According to Gov.uk, conditions that can be notified include: these.
She must also relinquish her license if her doctor tells her to stop driving for more than three months, or if a medical condition affects her ability to drive safely.
