Petition · past parliament · Department of Health and Social Care
Require health professionals notify DVLA of all 'notifiable' medical conditions
Closed
213 signatures
What the petition asks
This petition is calling on the Government to make it mandatory for all health professionals to report to the DVLA any drivers with health conditions that may affect their ability to drive safely.
The Government should create legal obligations for medical professionals to inform the DVLA if a patient has been diagnosed with condition which could mean that they are unsafe to operate a vehicle.
Currently patients are advised to inform the DVLA and insurer themselves if they have a diagnosis. There are no safeguarding measures to ensure that this has been done.
The purpose of this petition is to help improve road safety.
Currently patients are advised to inform the DVLA and insurer themselves if they have a diagnosis. There are no safeguarding measures to ensure that this has been done.
The purpose of this petition is to help improve road safety.
Timeline
| 8 Jul 2022 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 22 Jan 2023 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
213
Status
Closed
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
Opened
8 Jul 2022
Closed
22 Jan 2023
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.