Full list of 180 medical conditions drivers must tell the DVLA or risk £1k fine

Full list of 180 medical conditions drivers must tell the DVLA or risk £1k fineDrivers must report certain medical conditions to the DVLA, including diabetes, sleep apnoea and moreCommentsNewsCharlotte Smith Senior Lifestyle Content Editor05:00, 05 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesDrivers must disclose specific medical conditions to the DVLA(Image: Getty)With the Easter bank holiday underway and many people expected to travel across the country during the long weekend, drivers are urged to check that all their details are correct and up to date. Anyone with a specific health condition must inform the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) or risk facing a penalty. Penalties can potentially reach £1,000 for failing to comply.‌Drivers can check whether they need to inform the DVLA about their condition on Gov.uk and locate the forms or questionnaires they require. Separate forms for various conditions and disabilities are available, too. Get in touch with DVLA if you're unsure what steps to take.‌A statement on Gov.uk reads: "You must tell DVLA if you have a driving licence and you develop a notifiable medical condition or disability, or a condition or disability has got worse since you got your licence." It adds: "You could be fined up to £1,000 if you do not tell DVLA about a condition that might affect your ability to drive safely. You could also be prosecuted if you have an accident."‌View 3 ImagesDrivers risk a hefty fine if they don't tell the DVLANotifiable conditions are anything that could impact your ability to drive safely. They can include diabetes or taking insulin, syncope (fainting), heart conditions (including atrial fibrillation and pacemakers), sleep apnoea, epilepsy, strokes and glaucoma. According to the DVLA, more than 180 medical conditions may affect safe driving, a list of over 100 can be viewed below. You can find in the full A to Z list on Gov.uk.DiabetesFor diabetes, it's vital to notify the DVLA if:‌Your insulin t...