Petition · past parliament

Stop the DVLA from forcing those with Aspergers to tell them before they drive

Rejected 11 signatures

What the petition asks

The DVLA is now requiring those with Aspergers to declare their condition or face £1000 fine and prosecution. This is discrimination breaching the Equality Act. The rule applies irrespective of whether the diagnosis actually impacts on the ability to drive. This should never have been permitted.
https://www.gov.uk/asperger-and-driving

Why it was rejected

It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.

We can't accept your petition because the DVLA has since clarified that there is only a need to inform them of aspergers if it impacts the ability to drive. We are therefore unsure what further action you would like the government to take.

You can find the revised guidance here:

https://www.gov.uk/asperger-and-driving

You could start a new petition to remove the requirement to notify the DVLA entirely if that is something you would like to see happen.

Timeline

3 Mar 2019 Petition opened for signatures
15 Mar 2019 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 11
Status Rejected
Rejected 15 Mar 2019

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.