Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 127605

Driving Licences: Yeovil

Tabled: 15 April 2026
Answered: 20 April 2026
Named Day

Question

Adam Dance

Liberal DemocratYeovil

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the declaration of ongoing medical issues on the time take to renew drivers' licences for people in Yeovil constituency.

Answer

Simon Lightwood
In the interests of road safety, the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) must be satisfied that the required medical standards are met before a licence is issued. Some medical cases take longer because the DVLA often needs information from third pa...

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