DVLA fitness to drive — can they drive, must they tell DVLA?
The question patients ask after almost every significant diagnosis — and one of the slowest to look up mid-clinic. Search a condition for the Group 1 (car/motorcycle) and Group 2 (lorry/bus) rules: whether they must stop, for how long, and whether they (not you) must notify the DVLA. Always confirm against the live DVLA guide for the exact wording.
Last reviewed June 2026 · against DVLA “Assessing fitness to drive”
Must notify DVLA
No need to notify (if criteria met)
Must stop driving — period stated
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Always check the DVLA official guide for the full, current detail.
This tool summarises common scenarios — the DVLA's Assessing fitness to drive: a guide for medical professionals and the condition-by-condition standards are the definitive source.