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.