Remove Autism and ADHD from the list of DVLA compulsory notifiable conditions.

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

The DVLA are asking Neurodivergent individuals to notify them of their diagnosis without any explanation or reason why. If we have already passed our driving test, there is no reason why this is necessary.

There are no studies suggesting that neurodiverse drivers are any less competent than neurotypical driver. This is a huge amount of time, energy and resources wasted for no apparent reason at all. We are concerned about the lack of understanding of our neurodiversity or consultation with our community.

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 adhd and autism if it impacts the ability to drive.

You can find the revised guidance here:

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

https://www.gov.uk/adhd-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 21

Status Rejected

Rejected 15 Mar 2019

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