Petition · Department for Transport

Require stricter evidence thresholds for DVLA to start medical investigations

Closed 89 signatures

What the petition asks

The DVLA should have stricter evidence thresholds before undertaking medical assessments of an individual's fitness to hold a licence. They should not be allowed to act on the basis of third-party or anonymous reports without a higher standard of evidence which confirms that a report holds validity.

Timeline

12 Dec 2025 Petition opened for signatures
12 Jun 2026 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 89
Status Closed
Department Department for Transport
Opened 12 Dec 2025
Closed 12 Jun 2026

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 14 Aug 2026.