Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 105781
Driving Licences: Health
Tabled: 14 January 2026
Answered: 22 January 2026
Question
Alberto Costa
Conservative — South Leicestershire
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to reduce delays in reinstating driving licences following medical clearance.
Answer
Simon LightwoodThe Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) aims to process all applications as quickly as possible. However, driving licence applications where a medical condition(s) must be investigated before a licence can be issued can take longer as they vary wid...
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