Full list of conditions drivers must tell DVLA as thousands have licences cancelled

Full list of conditions drivers must tell DVLA as thousands have licences cancelledThe DVLA has revoked or refused nearly 33,000 licences over a health conditionCommentsLifestyleSamantha Leathers Senior Money & Lifestyle writer15:51, 05 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesDrivers must inform the DVLA about conditions that could affect their driving(Image: GETTY)The DVLA has reportedly revoked or refused to renew 32,944 driving licences over a four-year period due to eyesight-related health conditions, according to new data. A Freedom of Information request by Marshall Motor Group revealed the action DVLA had taken after being made aware of drivers with visual impairments, as the Government prepares to tighten rules around eyesight tests, particularly for older motorists.‌However, it’s not just eyesight issues that could land motorists in hot water, and not informing the DVLA at all could trigger a penalty fine worth up to £1,000 as well as potentially invalidating your insurance if you have an accident.‌The DVLA has a full list of conditions it counts as ‘notifable’, meaning motorists must inform the department of their diagnosis as soon as possible. There are just shy of 200 medical conditions listed that must be reported, but there are seven more common conditions the DVLA highlights.‌View 3 ImagesThe DVLA has cancelled nearly 33,000 licences over four years for a health condition(Image: GETTY)DiabetesMillions of people in the UK have diabetes, but for most it shouldn’t be an issue when it comes to their driving licence unless they have developed specific complications that make it harder to drive, like hypoglycemia.Diabetics need to inform the DVLA if they have an insulin treatment lasting more than three months, gestational diabetes with treatment lasting more than three months post birth or if a professional has said they’re at risk of developing ‘disabling hypoglycaemia’.‌SyncopeAny motorist experiencing blackouts, fainting or loss of consciousness may need to inform the...