Abolish the DVLA rule that makes it mandatory to declare an Autism Diagnosis.

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

The DVLA introduced a rule on 4/3/2019 stating that ALL drivers with an Autism Diagnosis (including aspergers and other forms of 'high functioning' Autism) MUST declare this to them. If they don't and they are caught they could receive a £1000 fine.

This is unfair and unjustified.

https://www.gov.uk/asd-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 autism or aspergers if it impacts the ability to drive. We are therefore unsure what further action you would like taken.

You can find the revised guidance here:

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

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

4 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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