Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 112860

Driving Licences: Health

Tabled: 11 February 2026
Answered: 26 February 2026

Question

Lisa Smart

Liberal DemocratHazel Grove

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many drivers are reliant on Section 88 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 to continue driving while awaiting a medical licensing decision from the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency.

Answer

Simon Lightwood
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency’s (DVLA) new casework system for driving licence applications where a medical condition must be investigated will deliver significant improvements, including improved turnaround times, increased capacity, increased ...

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