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Stop the need for mandatory notification to dvla for asd/Aspergers

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

New changes to the dvla notifiable conditions means those diagnosed asd/aspergers need to contact dvla when there is no medical reason. This is discriminatory and should be reconsidered
http://annsautism.blogspot.com/2019/02/driving-whilst-autistic-research.html
http://annsautism.blogspot.com/2019/02/driving-whilst-autistic-research.html

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 asd/aspergers if it impacts the ability to drive.

You can find the revised guidance here:

https://www.gov.uk/asd-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
14 Mar 2019 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21
Status Rejected
Rejected 14 Mar 2019

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