United Kingdom · Question · Written question
UIN 7251
Driving Licences: Older People
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5 June 2026
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9 June 2026 · Answer
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9 June 2026
Summary
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what plans she has to introduce medical assessments for drivers renewing their licences after the age of 70.
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5 June 2026
Written question
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what plans she has to introduce medical assessments for drivers renewing their licences after the age of 70.
Source: Commons
9 June 2026
Answer
All drivers, regardless of age, have a legal responsibility to inform the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) if at any time they develop a medical condition that may affect their ability to drive. The DVLA will investigate those drivers who notify...
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- Official source: https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-06-05/7251
- Open data entity: https://questions-statements-api.parliament.uk/api/writtenquestions/questions/1913033
- uk · wq-1913033 · source updated 9 June 2026