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Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Health
- Daily Mirror
DVLA £1,000 driving fine risk over 209 medical conditions
The DVLA tells motorists there are multiple conditions they may need to declare to avoid the risk of breaking the rules UK drivers are being cautioned that they must inform officials about medical conditions that could affect their driving. The DVLA (Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency) warns that failure to disclose one of 209 conditions could result in a fine of up to £1,000. The DVLA suggests that if you have one of the listed conditions, you might even consider voluntarily surrendering your licence. This might be an option for those who have been advised by their doctor to refrain from driving for three months or more. You might also consider this if your medical condition compromises your ability to drive safely for a period of three months or longer. Or you might need to do this if your medical condition means you do not meet the necessary standards for driving. If you decide to take this step, the DVLA says: "You'll need to tell DVLA and send them your licence. If you have a medical condition that affects your driving and do not voluntarily give up your licence, you must inform DVLA. They will decide if you can continue holding a driving licence." Medical conditions you may need to declare to the DVLA - full list The list of 209 conditions here applies to those with a car. If you have a bus, lorry or coach licence, "you cannot use the online service to check for your condition or report it to DVLA", they add. Check the guidance on seizures and epilepsy Check the guidance on acoustic neuroma Check the guidance on Addison's disease Check the guidance on agoraphobia Check the guidance on alcohol problems Check the guidance on Alzheimers disease Check the guidance on transient ischaemic attacks and mini-strokes Check the guidance on amputations Check the guidance on motor neuron disease - also known as ALS Check the guidance on angina Check the guidance on heart attacks and angioplasty Check the guidance on ankylosing spondylitis Check the guidance on eating disorders Check the guidance on anxiety Check the guidance on aortic aneurysms Check the guidance on arachnoid cysts Check the guidance on arrhythmias Check the guidance on defibrillators Check the guidance on arteriovenous malformations Check the guidance on arthritis Check the guidance on autistic spectrum condition, including asperger syndrome Check the guidance on ataxia, including Friedrich's ataxia Check the guidance on ADHD Check the guidance on autistic spectrum condition, including asperger syndrome B Check the guidance on balloon angioplasties in the leg Check the guidance on bipolar disorder - previously known as manic depression Check the guidance on blackouts and fainting Check the guidance on eye conditions Check the guidance on blood clots Check the guidance on blood pressure Check the guidance on brachial plexus injuries Check the guidance on brain abscesses, cysts or encephalitis Check the guidance on brain aneurysms Check the guidance on angiomas Check the guidance on brain haemorrhages Check the guidance on traumatic brain injuries Check the guidance on brain tumours Check the guidance on broken limbs Check the guidance on Brugada syndrome Check the guidance on burr hole surgery C Check the guidance on surgery Check the guidance on cancer (not including leukaemia) Check the guidance on eye conditions Check the guidance on catheter ablations Check the guidance on cardiac problems Check the guidance on carotid artery stenosis Check the guidance on cataplexy Check the guidance on cavernomas Check the guidance on central venous thrombosis Check the guidance on cerebral palsy Check the guidance on Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease Check the guidance on Chiari malformation Check the guidance on chronic aortic dissection Check the guidance on cognitive problems Check the guidance on congenital heart disease Check the guidance on fits, convulsions and seizures Check the guidance on coronary artery bypass or disease Check the guidance on heart attacks and angioplasty Check the guidance on eye conditions Check the guidance on cystic fibrosis D Check the guidance on deafness Check the guidance on defibrillators Check the guidance on deja vu Check the guidance on dementia Check the guidance on depression Check the guidance on diabetes Check the guidance on dilated cardiomyopathy Check the guidance on eye conditions Check the guidance on dizziness (including vertigo) Check the guidance on drug misuse E Check the guidance on eating disorders Check the guidance on brain empyemas Check the guidance on seizures and epilepsy Check the guidance on essential tremors Check the guidance on eye conditions F Check the guidance on blackouts and fainting Check the guidance on fits, convulsions and seizures Check the guidance on head injuries Check the guidance on ataxia, including Friedrich's ataxia G Check the guidance on eye conditions Check the guidance on global amnesia Check the guidance on seizures and epilepsy Check the guidance on Guillain Barré syndrome H Check the guidance on head injuries Check the guidance on heart attacks and angioplasty Check the guidance on arrhythmias Check the guidance on heart failure Check the guidance on heart murmurs Check the guidance on heart palpitations Check the guidance on high blood pressure Check the guidance on HIV Check the guidance on Hodgkin's lymphoma Check the guidance on Huntington's disease Check the guidance on hydrocephalus Check the guidance on high blood pressure Check the guidance on hypertrophic cardiomyopathy Check the guidance on hypoglycaemia Check the guidance on hypoxic brain damage Check the guidance on surgery I Check the guidance on defibrillators Check the guidance on intracerebral haemorrhages Check the guidance on ischaemic heart disease K Check the guidance on kidney dialysis (also known as renal dialysis Check the guidance on kidney problems Check the guidance on Korsakoff's syndrome L Check the guidance on labyrinthitis Check the guidance on learning difficulties Check the guidance on left bundle branch blocks Check the guidance on leukaemia Check the guidance on Lewy body dementia Check the guidance on limb disability Check the guidance on Long QT syndrome Check the guidance on monocular vision Check the guidance on hypoglycaemia Check the guidance on lumboperitoneal shunts Check the guidance on lung cancer Check the guidance on lymphoma M Check the guidance on eye conditions Check the guidance on brain tumours Check the guidance on malignant melanoma Check the guidance on bipolar disorder - previously known as manic depression Check the guidance on Marfan's syndrome Check the guidance on medulloblastomas Check the guidance on severe memory problems Check the guidance on meningioma Check the guidance on transient ischaemic attacks and mini-strokes Check the guidance on monocular vision Check the guidance on motor neurone disease Check the guidance on multiple sclerosis Check the guidance on muscular dystrophy Check the guidance on myasthenia gravis Check the guidance on heart attacks and angioplasty Check the guidance on myoclonus N Check the guidance on narcolepsy Check the guidance on eye conditions Check the guidance on excessive sleepiness Check the guidance on eye conditions P Check the guidance on pacemakers Check the guidance on heart palpitations Check the guidance on paranoia Check the guidance on paranoia Check the guidance on paraplegia Check the guidance on Parkinson's disease Check the guidance on peripheral arterial disease Check the guidance on peripheral neuropathy Check the guidance on personality disorders Check the guidance on seizures and epilepsy Check the guidance on pituitary tumours Check the guidance on PTSD Check the guidance on psychosis Check the guidance on psychotic depression Check the guidance on pulmonary arterial hypertension R Check the guidance on kidney dialysis (also known as renal dialysis Check the guidance on transient ischaemic attacks and mini-strokes Check the guidance on eye conditions Check the guidance on eye conditions S Check the guidance on schizo-affective disorders Check the guidance on schizophrenia Check the guidance on scotoma Check the guidance on fits, convulsions and seizures Check the guidance on severe communication disorders Check the guidance on severe depression Check the guidance on monocular vision Check the guidance on excessive sleepiness Check the guidance on excessive sleepiness Check the guidance on spinal problems Check the guidance on strokes Check the guidance on subarachnoid haemorrhages Check the guidance on surgery Check the guidance on blackouts and fainting T Check the guidance on tachycardia Check the guidance on seizures and epilepsy Check the guidance on seizures and epilepsy Check the guidance on Tourette's syndrome Check the guidance on global amnesia Check the guidance on transient ischaemic attacks and mini-strokes Check the guidance on eye conditions U V Check the guidance on heart valve disease or replacement valves Check the guidance on defibrillators Check the guidance on dizziness (including vertigo) Check the guidance on monocular vision Check the guidance on eye conditions Check the guidance on eye conditions W Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome
Daily Record
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Daily Record
DVLA issues safety warning to all UK vehicle owners
DVLA issues safety warning to all UK vehicle owners DVLA issued an alert to millions of motorists this week DVLA wants people to 'stay safe' (Image: Getty Images ) The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is urging the millions of UK vehicle owners to "stay safe" online. Anyone who owns a car, van, motorcycle or other road vehicle must make sure they have an up-to-date vehicle log book (V5C). If you lost yours, or if it becomes stolen or damage, you'll need to get a replacement - and if you change your name or address, modify your vehicle, or sell it, you'll need to contact DVLA. And the department issued an alert on X, formerly Twitter, over V5Cs. The post warns: "Stay safe online – don't share photos of your V5C log book on social media or selling sites, as scammers can use them for identity theft." The DVLA continues to urge drivers to remain vigilant and "report misleading websites, emails, phone numbers, phone calls or text messages you think may be suspicious." Content cannot be displayed without consent Drivers were directed to a link in the post for more information on avoiding scams. Any dubious emails should be sent to report@ while suspect text messages should be forwarded to 7726. Article continues below Anyone who thinks they may have been victims of an online scam or fraud should contact Action Fraud by calling 0300 123 2040. Further guidance available on reads: "Some websites, emails or phone numbers look like they're part of an official government service when they're not, or claim to help more than they actually do. "Some make you pay for things that would be free or cheaper if you used the official government service. Search on to find official government services and phone numbers, for example if you want to apply to the DVLA for a driving licence."
Daily Mirror
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Daily Mirror
DVLA says 'don't' to anyone who has a car, van or motorcycle
DVLA issued an alert to all UK vehicle owners this week The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has sounded the alarm for millions of UK vehicle owners, urging them to "stay safe" online. All "registered keepers" must have an up-to-date ensure their vehicle log book (V5C) is current, and this is the case whether you have a car, van, or other vehicle. If your V5C is lost, stolen, or damaged you need to replace it, and you must also update the document if there are changes like a new name or address, vehicle alterations, or during the purchase or sale of a vehicle. On Tuesday, the DVLA told motorists "don't" as it shared some importance advice. In a post on X, formerly Twitter, DVLA said: "Stay safe online – don't share photos of your V5C log book on social media or selling sites, as scammers can use them for identity theft." The DVLA is also urging drivers to stay vigilant and "report misleading websites, emails, phone numbers, phone calls or text messages you think may be suspicious." A link provided in the post directs drivers to more detailed information on how to deal with potential scams. To report dubious emails, send them to report@ while if you receive a suspicious text message, you should forward it to 7726. If you think you've been scammed online, you should get in touch with Action Fraud by calling 0300 123 2040. Further advice on reads: "Some websites, emails or phone numbers look like they're part of an official government service when they're not, or claim to help more than they actually do. "Some make you pay for things that would be free or cheaper if you used the official government service. Search on to find official government services and phone numbers, for example if you want to apply to the DVLA for a driving licence."
Scottish Sun
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
DVLA sends out warning to Scots drivers who passed their driving test before 2015
Read on to discover how much it will cost CAR CHECK DVLA sends out warning to Scots drivers who passed their driving test before 2015 Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE DVLA is urging drivers to make sure their licence does not expire. Motorists should renew their cards every ten years, meaning road users who passed their test before 2015 should check. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up The DVLA (Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency) wrote on X: "Due to renew your driving licence? Do it online. It's easy, quick and secure to renew on However if you are over 70 your driving license will need to be renewed every three years. It costs £14 when you apply online. To renew the license, you must be a UK resident and must not be disqualified. Elsewhere the DVLA has issued an urgent warning to motorists over a simple mistake that could cost thousands when buying a car. Crooks are becoming increasingly wise to what is being posted online - using personal information to target individuals financially. In a statement posted earlier this week, the driving authority cautioned drivers to be vigilant when sharing documents containing details of their identity online. More specifically, sharing a V5C log book on social media could lead to identity theft, which could leave you thousands of pounds in debt. These documents contain key information on a car such as the vehicle's registration and identity number, and engine specification. But they also hold a plethora of information about owners. Details such as a person's full name and address are enough to put them in serious risk. The DVLA said: "Stay safe online – don't share photos of your V5C log book on social media or selling sites, as scammers can use them for identity theft." This comes as the the driving authority warned driver last month about criminals' increasingly slick methods to steal personal and financial details — posing as the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency through fake websites, texts and emails that look alarmingly legit. Scams range from bogus tax refund promises to 'too good to be true' offers to wipe penalty points from your licence.
Daily Mirror
7 days ago
- Health
- Daily Mirror
DVLA warns drivers could be slapped with £1k fine
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency issued the message to all drivers in the UK The DVLA (Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency) is warning drivers that they could be hit with a staggering £1,000 fine if they fail to do one simple task. In a message on their website, the government body warns that people high blood pressure may have to declare it - but only in certain circumstances. Whilst high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, does not stop a person from driving, the experts explain that drivers who hold a car or motorcycle licence need to follow a set of rules. They state: "You do not need to tell DVLA if you have high blood pressure." However they add: "You must stop driving if a doctor says you have malignant hypertension." This is a "sudden rise in your blood pressure, also known as accelerated hypertension." They stress that you are not allowed to drive until you receive medical clearance confirming that your condition is under control, noting: "You can drive again when a doctor confirms that your condition is well controlled." If you have a bus, coach or lorry licence, you also don't need to tell the DVLA if your numbers are "consistently below 180/100mmHg" meaning "you can keep driving." However, you must stop driving and tell DVLA if either: your blood pressure is consistently above 180/100mmHg a doctor says you have malignant hypertension "You can drive again when a doctor confirms that your condition is well controlled" motorists are being warned. How to declare to the DVLA I have high blood pressure? There's a different way to tell DVLA depending on your condition. You must: fill in form BP1V if your blood pressure is consistently above 180/100mmHg (but you do not have malignant hypertension) fill in form VOCH1 if you have malignant hypertension Send it to the address on the form. Can I drive if I have low blood pressure? No, you don't need to inform the DVLA if you have low blood pressure. However, you must notify them if you have or develop a medical condition that could affect your ability to drive, such as dizziness or fainting. Conditions that you need to declare to the DVLA- full list They note: "You can be fined up to £1,000 if you do not tell DVLA about a medical condition that affects your driving. You may be prosecuted if you're involved in an accident as a result." The full list of conditions you need to tell the DVLA about are below. You can also view them via the website here. Check the guidance on seizures and epilepsy Check the guidance on acoustic neuroma Check the guidance on Addison's disease Check the guidance on agoraphobia Check the guidance on alcohol problems Check the guidance on Alzheimers disease Check the guidance on transient ischaemic attacks and mini-strokes Check the guidance on amputations Check the guidance on motor neuron disease - also known as ALS Check the guidance on angina Check the guidance on heart attacks and angioplasty Check the guidance on ankylosing spondylitis Check the guidance on eating disorders Check the guidance on anxiety Check the guidance on aortic aneurysms Check the guidance on arachnoid cysts Check the guidance on arrhythmias Check the guidance on defibrillators Check the guidance on arteriovenous malformations Check the guidance on arthritis Check the guidance on autistic spectrum condition, including asperger syndrome Check the guidance on ataxia, including Friedrich's ataxia Check the guidance on ADHD Check the guidance on autistic spectrum condition, including asperger syndrome B Check the guidance on balloon angioplasties in the leg Check the guidance on bipolar disorder - previously known as manic depression Check the guidance on blackouts and fainting Check the guidance on eye conditions Check the guidance on blood clots Check the guidance on blood pressure Check the guidance on brachial plexus injuries Check the guidance on brain abscesses, cysts or encephalitis Check the guidance on brain aneurysms Check the guidance on angiomas Check the guidance on brain haemorrhages Check the guidance on traumatic brain injuries Check the guidance on brain tumours Check the guidance on broken limbs Check the guidance on Brugada syndrome Check the guidance on burr hole surgery C Check the guidance on surgery Check the guidance on cancer (not including leukaemia) Check the guidance on eye conditions Check the guidance on catheter ablations Check the guidance on cardiac problems Check the guidance on carotid artery stenosis Check the guidance on cataplexy Check the guidance on cavernomas Check the guidance on central venous thrombosis Check the guidance on cerebral palsy Check the guidance on Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease Check the guidance on Chiari malformation Check the guidance on chronic aortic dissection Check the guidance on cognitive problems Check the guidance on congenital heart disease Check the guidance on fits, convulsions and seizures Check the guidance on coronary artery bypass or disease Check the guidance on heart attacks and angioplasty Check the guidance on eye conditions Check the guidance on cystic fibrosis D Check the guidance on deafness Check the guidance on defibrillators Check the guidance on deja vu Check the guidance on dementia Check the guidance on depression Check the guidance on diabetes Check the guidance on dilated cardiomyopathy Check the guidance on eye conditions Check the guidance on dizziness (including vertigo) Check the guidance on drug misuse E Check the guidance on eating disorders Check the guidance on brain empyemas Check the guidance on seizures and epilepsy Check the guidance on essential tremors Check the guidance on eye conditions F Check the guidance on blackouts and fainting Check the guidance on fits, convulsions and seizures Check the guidance on head injuries Check the guidance on ataxia, including Friedrich's ataxia G Check the guidance on eye conditions Check the guidance on global amnesia Check the guidance on seizures and epilepsy Check the guidance on Guillain Barré syndrome H Check the guidance on head injuries Check the guidance on heart attacks and angioplasty Check the guidance on arrhythmias Check the guidance on heart failure Check the guidance on heart murmurs Check the guidance on heart palpitations Check the guidance on heart valve disease or replacement valves Check the guidance on high blood pressure Check the guidance on HIV Check the guidance on Hodgkin's lymphoma Check the guidance on Huntington's disease Check the guidance on hydrocephalus Check the guidance on high blood pressure Check the guidance on hypertrophic cardiomyopathy Check the guidance on hypoglycaemia Check the guidance on hypoxic brain damage Check the guidance on surgery I Check the guidance on defibrillators Check the guidance on intracerebral haemorrhages Check the guidance on ischaemic heart disease K Check the guidance on kidney dialysis (also known as renal dialysis Check the guidance on kidney problems Check the guidance on Korsakoff's syndrome L Check the guidance on labyrinthitis Check the guidance on learning difficulties Check the guidance on left bundle branch blocks Check the guidance on leukaemia Check the guidance on Lewy body dementia Check the guidance on limb disability Check the guidance on Long QT syndrome Check the guidance on monocular vision Check the guidance on hypoglycaemia Check the guidance on lumboperitoneal shunts Check the guidance on lung cancer Check the guidance on lymphoma M Check the guidance on eye conditions Check the guidance on brain tumours Check the guidance on malignant melanoma Check the guidance on bipolar disorder - previously known as manic depression Check the guidance on Marfan's syndrome Check the guidance on medulloblastomas Check the guidance on severe memory problems Check the guidance on meningioma Check the guidance on transient ischaemic attacks and mini-strokes Check the guidance on monocular vision Check the guidance on motor neurone disease Check the guidance on multiple sclerosis Check the guidance on muscular dystrophy Check the guidance on myasthenia gravis Check the guidance on heart attacks and angioplasty Check the guidance on myoclonus N Check the guidance on narcolepsy Check the guidance on eye conditions O Check the guidance on obsessive compulsive disorder Check the guidance on excessive sleepiness Check the guidance on eye conditions Check the guidance on eye conditions P Check the guidance on pacemakers Check the guidance on heart palpitations Check the guidance on paranoia Check the guidance on paranoia Check the guidance on paraplegia Check the guidance on Parkinson's disease Check the guidance on peripheral arterial disease Check the guidance on peripheral neuropathy Check the guidance on personality disorders Check the guidance on seizures and epilepsy Check the guidance on pituitary tumours Check the guidance on PTSD Check the guidance on psychosis Check the guidance on psychotic depression Check the guidance on pulmonary arterial hypertension R Check the guidance on kidney dialysis (also known as renal dialysis Check the guidance on transient ischaemic attacks and mini-strokes Check the guidance on eye conditions Check the guidance on eye conditions S Check the guidance on schizo-affective disorders Check the guidance on schizophrenia Check the guidance on scotoma Check the guidance on fits, convulsions and seizures Check the guidance on severe communication disorders Check the guidance on severe depression Check the guidance on monocular vision Check the guidance on excessive sleepiness Check the guidance on excessive sleepiness Check the guidance on spinal problems Check the guidance on strokes Check the guidance on subarachnoid haemorrhages Check the guidance on surgery Check the guidance on blackouts and fainting T Check the guidance on tachycardia Check the guidance on seizures and epilepsy Check the guidance on seizures and epilepsy Check the guidance on Tourette's syndrome Check the guidance on global amnesia Check the guidance on transient ischaemic attacks and mini-strokes Check the guidance on eye conditions U Check the guidance on Usher syndrome V Check the guidance on heart valve disease or replacement valves Check the guidance on defibrillators Check the guidance on dizziness (including vertigo) Check the guidance on monocular vision Check the guidance on eye conditions Check the guidance on eye conditions Check the guidance on VP shunts Article continues below W Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome
