Driving Licences: Autism

(asked on 18th November 2020) - View Source

Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many people have had their driving licences revoked following a declaration of autism.


Answered by
Rachel Maclean Portrait
Rachel Maclean
This question was answered on 24th November 2020

Drivers who have an autistic spectrum condition do not need to declare their condition to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) unless it affects their ability to control a vehicle safely.

When the DVLA receives such a notification it will carry out an appropriate medical investigation. A driving licence will only be revoked if the licence holder is unable to meet the required medical standards of fitness to drive.

In 2020 (up to 18 November), 23 driving licences have been revoked on medical grounds for drivers who notified the DVLA of an autistic spectrum condition.

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