Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 17939
Driving Licences: Disqualification
Tabled: 13 July 2026
Answered: 21 July 2026
Question
Dan Norris
Independent — North East Somerset and Hanham
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, on how many occasions the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency has withdrawn driving licences after receiving notification that the licence holder was medically unfit to drive in the last 5 years.
Answer
Simon LightwoodIt is vital for road safety that, when the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is made aware of a condition that could affect an individual’s ability to drive safely, they ensure that the required medical standards are met before a licence is issue...
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