Older drivers face £1,000 fines over problem '25 per cent of motorists have noticed'

James Rodger
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Older drivers face £1,000 fines over problem '25 per cent of motorists have noticed'
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Elderly drivers risk a £1,000 fine for failing to disclose medical conditions to the DVLA, it has been warned. The DVLA has a list of 110 conditions which must be disclosed to them, or road users, motorists and drivers risk being hit with £1k reprimands.

The DVLA maintains a comprehensive list of 110 conditions which can impact driving. The list is being circulated again after new data showed 25 per cent of respondents knew an older driver who they believed shouldn't be on the road due to medical conditions.

Greg Wilson from Quotezone.co.uk explained: "Although fear of losing independence and transport can be devastating, it is vital to report any recent medical diagnosis to the DVLA if it will affect driving abilities. It's important for drivers to stay safe and be on alert for any changes to their health, and if in any doubt, speak to the DVLA directly."

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27 per cent of respondents believe annual medical check-ups and additional driving tests should be mandatory for drivers over 70. For motorists aged 70 or over, they must also declare any notifiable conditions when applying for their first licence or during renewal.

Driving licence application forms and the online application contain a series of health questions for you to fill in when applying for a new or replacement licence. If you already have a driving licence and need to tell DVLA of a new or worsening medical condition or disability, you must tell them right away and not wait until your licence is due for renewal.

The medical standards of fitness to drive are available to all medical practitioners. If your doctor, in line with these standards, has advised that you should stop driving, you must surrender your licence. You can re-apply for its restoration at a later date, the DVLA says.

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