NewsHealthFitness And HealthDon't tell them and you risk a hefty fine07:13, 07 Jul 2026Drivers have been warned that they may need to declare their condition to the DVLA. If motorists don't tell them, they could be hit with a hefty fine.‌The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), which maintains nearly 53 million driver records, warns: "You need to tell DVLA about some medical conditions as they can affect your driving. You can be fined up to £1,000 if you do not tell DVLA about a medical condition that affects your driving."‌The DVLA notes that drivers can voluntarily give up their licence. You might choose to do this if, for example:‌Your doctor tells you to stop driving for 3 months or moreYour medical condition affects your ability to drive safely and lasts for 3 months or moreYou do not meet the required standards for driving because of your medical conditionIt adds: "You’ll need to tell DVLA and send them your licence. If you have a medical condition that affects your driving and do not voluntarily give up your licence, you must inform DVLA. They will decide if you can continue holding a driving licence."‌Medical conditions - full listNotifiable conditions are medical issues that could potentially compromise your ability to drive safely. These include sleep apnoea, fainting (syncope), heart conditions such as atrial fibrillation or having a pacemaker, epilepsy, and strokes.Medical conditions you may need to tell the DVLA about - full listAbsence seizuresAcoustic neuromaAgoraphobiaAlcohol problemsAlzheimer’s diseaseAmaurosis fugaxAmputationsAmyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)AnginaAngioplastyAnkylosing spondylitisAnorexia nervosaAnxietyAortic aneurysmAortic stenosisArachnoid cystArrhythmiaAtrial defibrillatorArteriovenous malformationArthritisAsperger syndromeAtaxiaAttention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)Autistic spectrum conditionBalloon angioplasty (leg)Bipolar disorderBlackoutsBlepharospasmBlood clotsBlood pressureBrachial plexus injuryBrain abscess, cyst or encephalitisBrain aneurysmBrain angiomaBrain haemorrhageBrain injury (traumatic)Brain tumoursBroken limbsBrugada syndromeBurr hole surgeryCaesarean sectionCancerCataractsCatheter ablationCardiac problemsCarotid artery stenosisCataplexyCavernomaCentral venous thrombosisCerebral palsyCharcot-Marie-Tooth diseaseChiari malformationChronic aortic dissectionCognitive problemsCongenital heart diseaseConvulsionsCoronary artery bypass or diseaseCoronary angioplastyCranial nerve palsy (with double vision)Cystic fibrosisDeafnessDefibrillatorDéjà vuDementiaDepressionDiabetesDilated cardiomyopathyDiplopia (double vision)DizzinessDrug misuseEating disordersEmpyema (brain)EpilepsyEssential tremorEye conditionsFaintingFitsFractured skullFriedreich’s ataxiaGlaucomaGlobal amnesiaGrand mal seizuresGuillain-Barré syndromeHead injuryHeart attackHeart arrhythmiaHeart failureHeart murmursHeart palpitationsHeart valve disease or replacement valveHigh blood pressureHIV or AIDSHodgkin’s lymphomaHuntington’s diseaseHydrocephalusHypertensionHypertrophic cardiomyopathyHypoglycaemiaHypoxic brain damageHysterectomyImplantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD)Intracerebral haemorrhageIschaemic heart diseaseKidney dialysisKidney problemsKorsakoff’s syndromeLabyrinthitisLearning difficultiesLeft bundle branch blockLeukaemiaLewy body dementiaLimb disabilityLong QT syndromeLoss of an eyeLow blood glucose (sugar)Lumboperitoneal shuntLung cancerLymphomaMacular degenerationMalignant brain tumoursMalignant melanomaManic depressive psychosisMarfan’s syndromeMedulloblastomaMemory problems (severe)MeningiomaMini-strokeMonocular vision (sight in one eye only)Motor neurone diseaseMultiple sclerosisMuscular dystrophyMyasthenia gravisMyocardial infarctionMyoclonusNarcolepsyNight blindnessObsessive compulsive disorderObstructive sleep apnoeaOcular myasthenia gravis (with double vision)Ophthalmoplegia (with double vision)PacemakersPalpitationsParanoiaParanoid schizophreniaParaplegiaParkinson’s diseasePeripheral arterial diseasePeripheral neuropathyPersonality disorderPetit mal seizuresPituitary tumourPost traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)PsychosisPsychotic depressionPulmonary arterial hypertensionRenal dialysisRetinal artery fugaxRetinitis pigmentosaRetinopathy (with laser treatment)Schizo-affective disorderSchizophreniaScotomaSeizuresSevere communication disordersSevere depressionSight in one eye onlySleep apnoeaSleepiness (excessive)Spinal problems and injuriesStrokeSubarachnoid haemorrhageSurgerySyncopeTachycardiaTemporal lobe epilepsyTonic clonic fitsTourette’s syndromeTransient global amnesiaTransient ischaemic attackTunnel visionUsher syndromeValve disease or replacement valveVentricular defibrillatorVertigoVision in one eye onlyVisual acuity (reduced)Visual field defectVP shuntsWolff-Parkinson-White syndrome‌You'll receive the decision by letter. Depending on your condition, you may also be asked to provide additional information from a healthcare professional.The DVLA might:Article continues belowContact your doctor or consultantArrange for you to be examinedAsk you to take a driving assessment, or an eyesight or driving testIt adds: "Your application may take longer than usual if it needs to be referred to a doctor (unless you’re applying for a bus or lorry licence). You can usually keep driving while DVLA are considering your application."Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌Fitness And Health