Petition · Department for Transport
Review of C1 Licence Medical Standards for drivers with epilepsy
Closed
66 signatures
What the petition asks
Currently, drivers with epilepsy need to have been seizure free for 10 years without medication to drive vehicles covered by a C1 license.
We call on the Government to conduct a review of this, as we believe the current rules exclude many with well managed epilepsy from transport and emergency service careers.
We think the evidence shows the risks can be managed safely with medical oversight.
We think the evidence shows the risks can be managed safely with medical oversight.
Timeline
| 13 Jan 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 13 Jul 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
66
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Transport
Opened
13 Jan 2026
Closed
13 Jul 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 17 Aug 2026.