You must contact the DVLA (Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency) in the UK in several situations, including:
- If you develop a notifiable medical condition or disability that could affect your ability to drive safely, or if an existing medical condition worsens.
- When applying for a first driving licence or renewing a licence, especially if you're 70 or over and need to declare medical conditions.
- To update DVLA on changes such as a change of vehicle keeper details or when your vehicle tax is due for renewal.
- If you have to surrender your licence due to medical advice or if your medical condition affects your driving ability for three months or more.
- If you need to notify DVLA about attending memory clinics or other relevant medical assessments.
- For various vehicle-related circumstances such as vehicle tax, statutory off-road notifications (SORN), driving licences, and registration documents.
Failing to inform DVLA about medical conditions affecting driving is a criminal offence and could lead to fines or prosecution in case of accidents. You may also need to contact them for further advice or case checking after notifying them. Family, doctors, and healthcare professionals can assist in making contact and ensuring compliance. For other routine or administrative changes like vehicle registration or insurance updates, contact DVLA to keep records accurate and updated.
