Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 114552

Older People: Driving

Tabled: 20 February 2026

Answered: 26 February 2026

Question

Cameron Thomas

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether there is a backlog of medical reviews of licenses for elderly drivers.

Answer

Simon Lightwood

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) aims to process all applications as quickly as possible. In the interests of road safety, the DVLA must be satisfied that the required medical standards are met before a licence is issued. Applications that r...

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