Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 127605
Driving Licences: Yeovil
Tabled: 15 April 2026
Answered: 20 April 2026
Named DayQuestion
Adam Dance
Liberal Democrat — Yeovil
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 LightwoodIn 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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