Petition · past parliament
Require health professionals notify DVLA of all 'notifiable' medical conditions
Closed
511 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
| 29 Mar 2023 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 29 Sep 2023 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
511
Status
Closed
Opened
29 Mar 2023
Closed
29 Sep 2023
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.