We reveal the ten most common conditions that have led to drivers having their licences rescinded as the DVLA deems them no longer fit to be behind the wheel.
Some 646,972 driving licences rescinded for medical reasons since 2014. Ten most common illness and conditions that stop people driving revealedAlmost 650,000 motorists have had driving licences taken away on medical grounds in the last decade, This is Money can exclusively reveal.
Almost 650,000 motorists have had their driving licences revoked by the DVLA on medical grounds since 2014. We reveal the conditions that have taken the most people off the road in the last decade And while numbers of cancelled licences tumbled during the pandemic , they're back on the rise again.And already in 2024 23,060 UK drivers have lost their right to get behind the wheel due to medical conditions.
The second most frequent cause of drivers having to give up their licences is epilepsy , followed by dementia , seizures and undiagnosed blackouts . 'With so many of us relying on our cars for work and leisure, some drivers may think it's worth the risk to stay silent. The medical conditions you should declareThere are a some obvious medical conditions motorists need to declare to the relevant authorities before getting behind the wheel - but there are some that you might not consider reporting at all.
Symptoms, such as headaches, pain and hearing loss, can vary in severity but tend to pass after a few weeks. However, in some cases the symptoms - which also include vertigo - can last longer and have a significant impact on your ability to carry out everyday tasks, so you need to let the DVLA know.This is a relatively common condition that's caused by the walls of the throat relaxing and narrowing during sleep, interrupting normal breathing and sleep periods.
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