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Require stricter evidence thresholds for DVLA to start medical investigations

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closedDepartment for TransportOpened 12 December 2025Closed 12 June 2026

Background

The DVLA should have stricter evidence thresholds before undertaking medical assessments of an individual's fitness to hold a licence. They should not be allowed to act on the basis of third-party or anonymous reports without a higher standard of evidence which confirms that a report holds validity.

Where it’s popular

Constituencies with the most signatures on this petition.

Torridge and TavistockSir Geoffrey Cox
7
South West DevonRebecca Smith
4
BootlePeter Dowd
2
MaldonSir John Whittingdale
2
Runnymede and WeybridgeDr Ben Spencer
2
BridgwaterSir Ashley Fox
1
Brentwood and OngarAlex Burghart
1
Boston and SkegnessRichard Tice
1
CarlisleMs Julie Minns
1
CanterburyRosie Duffield
1
Chatham and AylesfordTristan Osborne
1
Croydon WestSarah Jones
1
DaventryStuart Andrew
1
Derby SouthBaggy Shanker
1
BraintreeSir James Cleverly
1
Fareham and WaterloovilleSuella Braverman
1
Ellesmere Port and BromboroughJustin Madders
1
Burton and UttoxeterJacob Collier
1
Farnham and BordonGregory Stafford
1
EastleighLiz Jarvis
1

Source: UK Government & Parliament Petitions service. Petition ID: 750000.