As it stands doctors do not need a patient’s consent to inform the DVLA, which is legally responsible for deciding whether a person is medically fit to drive, when a patient has continued driving in such instances.
Can your GP stop you driving?
As things stand, doctors have a duty to tell the patient if they feel they should stop driving or inform the DVLA. But it does spell out the duty of every doctor to put public safety above patient confidentiality if there is a clear conflict.
What is Section 88 criteria DVLA?
Section 88 of The Road Traffic Act 1988 may allow you to continue driving even though you do not hold a current driving licence. In practice, this will be when you have applied to the DVLA to renew your licence, but the licence expires (runs out) while we are processing the application.
Which Organisation provides guidance to doctors on medical standards of patients fitness to drive?
But how do medical professionals know which conditions will affect our driving? To help clinicians assess their patients’ fitness to drive, we provide an ‘Assessing fitness to drive: guide for medical professionals’ (AFTD) and update it every 6 months.
Do DVLA check your medical records?
During the standard DVLA check-up, your doctor might not have access to your full medical history. So, it’s up to you to be honest and upfront about anything in your past which might affect your ability to do your job properly. Once your check-up is complete, you need to give a declaration of consent.
What happens in a DVLA medical examination?
The DVLA medical will consist of an examination, a CDT blood test, a questionnaire and any other tests deemed relevant. The DVLA should send any driver who is covered by the high risk offender scheme a D27 renewal form approximately 90 days before their driving disqualification ends.
Can DVLA access my medical records?
How long does it take to get licence back after DVLA medical?
If the DVLA can make a decision based on the information provided including all relevant medical results they aim to make a decision on most cases within 15 working days.
Are you insured under section 88?
Under section 88 of the Road Traffic Act, you can drive your car if your licence is being renewed by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), as long as your doctor states you are fit to drive and you’re not facing a disqualification from driving.
What does a DVLA medical involve?
Can DVLA stop me driving?
You must surrender your licence to DVLA if any of the following are true: your doctor tells you to stop driving for 3 months or more. your medical condition affects your ability to drive safely and lasts for 3 months or more. you do not meet the required standards for driving because of your medical condition.
What is the DVLA’s guidance on fitness to drive?
To do this, the DVLA develops and works within guidance, and this publication summarises the national medical guidelines on fitness to drive. It is intended to assist doctors and other healthcare professionals in advising their patients:
How do I contact the DVLA medical advisers?
You can contact the DVLA’s medical advisers on 01792 782 337 or at [email protected], and the DVA on 0800 200 7861. If a patient has a condition or is undergoing treatment that could impair their fitness to drive, you should:
Who is responsible for telling the DVLA about medical conditions?
4.The driver is legally responsible for telling the DVLA or DVA about any such condition or treatment. Doctors should therefore alert patients to conditions and treatments that might affect their ability to drive and remind them of their duty to tell the appropriate agency.
Do I need to prepare a report for the DVLA?
If you agree to prepare a report or complete or sign a document to assist the DVLA’s or the DVA’s assessment of a patient’s fitness to drive, you should do so without unreasonable delay.
