Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 112860
Driving Licences: Health
Tabled: 11 February 2026
Answered: 26 February 2026
Question
Lisa Smart
Liberal Democrat — Hazel 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 LightwoodThe 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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