Millions of drivers risk losing licence and told to 'contact DVLA'

Drivers may cause "life-changing accidents" due to medical conditions which they need to inform the DVLA about. Road users and motorists could be the cause behind “life-changing accidents” if they fail to take medical conditions seriously, according to safety experts.

John Kushnick, Legal Operations Director of National Accident Helpline warned many are travelling in an “unfit state” with some completely “unaware of undiagnosed conditions”. He warned many drivers may not even know they have conditions until “symptoms materialise when behind the wheel”.

Speaking to Express.co.uk, he said: “It’s often that people are driving in an unfit state, unaware of any undiagnosed medical conditions, and cause life-changing accidents because symptoms materialise when behind the wheel, such as epileptic fits or an undetected heart condition.

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“These instances highlight the importance of drivers staying on top of their health and get clear advice from their doctors on whether they should be driving or not. DVLA doctors can also be contacted to provide advice and recommendations on fitness to drive. While an adjustment will have to be made to the individual's travel arrangements, it is a necessary sacrifice to keep our roads as safe as possible.”

On its website, the DVLA says: "Check if your condition needs to be reported. If you have a car or motorcycle licence, you can either use the online service to check if your condition needs to be reported or check the A to Z list for your condition.

"You’ll then be told how to report your condition - this will either be in the online service or by printing off and sending a paper form." It adds: "You’ll need to enter some details about your current driving licence and your condition.

"To search for the condition, you’ll need to say what type of licence you have and confirm your entitlement to drive."