DVLA states three sleep conditions drivers must declare to avoid £1,000 fine

This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Motorists could be fined if they fail to declare three sleep conditions (Image: Getty) Motorists could be fined up to £1,000 for failing to declare three crucial sleep conditions to the DVLA , according to experts. Sleep apnoea, narcolepsy and excessive sleepiness may appear harmless and unlikely to impact driving ability at first glance.

However, these are all considered medical conditions with motorists set to be charged if they fail to tell officials about any problems due to a driving law . A spokesperson for WinstonsBeds.com warned sleeping issues can pose a “significant risk” for road users.

They said: “Sleep conditions such as sleep apnoea and narcolepsy can severely impair a person’s ability to drive safely due to excessive daytime sleepiness. function loadOvpScript(){let el=document.createElement('script');el.

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