DVLA could 'revoke' licences for drivers with two common conditions

The DVLA could tell drivers with either of these two common conditions to "stop driving" in a crackdown. A DVLA warning has been issued - as drivers with these two common health conditions are urged to contact the DVLA now.

Greg Wilson, founder and CEO of car insurance experts at Quotezone.co.uk warend those struggling with “blackouts” or “fainting” are at risk and could have their licence revoked. Mr Wilson said: “Any health conditions which can cause blackouts or regular fainting such as syncope must be reported to the DVLA as losing consciousness behind the wheel can be a real danger.”

On its website, the DVLA warns: "You can be fined up to £1,000 if you don’t tell DVLA about a medical condition that affects your driving. You may be prosecuted if you’re involved in an accident as a result. Ask your doctor if your blackouts, fainting (syncope) or loss of consciousness affect your driving.

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"You must tell DVLA if your condition affects your driving. Fill in form FEP1 and send it to DVLA. The address is on the form." Transient loss of consciousness (TLoC) or 'blackout' is very common - it affects up to half the population in the UK at some point in their lives.

An estimated 3% of A&E presentations and 1% of hospital admissions are due to TLoC.. Road traffic collisions resulting from blackouts are two or three times more common than those resulting from seizures. Recurrent TLoC (more than one isolated event), not including syncope, is uncommon - but always requires detailed medical assessment.

The NHS warns: "You must tell the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) if you're fainting regularly as it could affect your ability to drive. Find out how to tell the DVLA about fainting (syncope) or blackouts on GOV.UK

"You must not drive if your GP has referred you to a specialist and you are waiting to be assessed."