DVLA officials have the authority to advise drivers on 'strong medications' to not get behind the wheel.
It's been reported that officials have the authority to advise drivers on "strong medications" to not get behind the wheel. According to Greg Wilson, founder of car insurance experts Quotezone.co.uk, the affected individuals, specifically those taking prescribed opioid painkillers, tranquillisers and "certain antidepressants", could face the risk of losing their driving licences.
It's important to note that when the term "excessive sleepiness" is mentioned, it refers to "excessive sleepiness having, or likely to have, an adverse effect on driving", as per DVLA's definition. Similarly, any mention of "drowsiness" in DVLA guidelines is meant to signify excessive sleepiness, reports Birmingham Live.
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The DVLA will need medical confirmation that your symptoms are under control. If your driving license has already been revoked, you can then apply for it to be reinstated.
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