MILLIONS of drivers could be forced to surrender their licence or risk a £1000 fine. Drivers are being told to check the DVLA's latest guidelines after the government agency made a series of changes to its health rules. 2 The DVLA has made a series of changes to its health rules Credit: Getty Known as the "assessing fitness to drive" guidelines, these rules outline the medical conditions that could make driving dangerous.
A spokesperson for the vehicle retail platform Motor Match said that the changes were in place to reduce the risk of accidents on the road. They explained: "The recent updates to the DVLA's "assessing fitness to drive" guidelines ensure all drivers on the road are medically fit to operate a vehicle . "The are designed to improve road safety, these changes are particularly important for those with conditions like diabetes, epilepsy, or heart-related issues that have developed or worsened.
Read more motoring news ON THE ROAD Drivers urged to ‘take 5 minutes’ to check DVLA car detail & avoid £1,000 fine "With the introduction of these new guidelines, drivers must take responsibility for reporting their medical conditions. "Failing to disclose a notifiable medical condition can lead to a hefty fine of up to £1,000 and, in extreme cases, legal prosecution, especially if the condition contributes to a serious accident." Drivers will have to reapply for their licence when turn 70 and then reapply every three years after that.
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