Ankylosing spondylitis and driving

You must tell DVLA if your ankylosing spondylitis affects your ability to drive safely.

You can be fined up to £1,000 if you don’t tell DVLA about a medical condition that affects your driving. You may be prosecuted if you’re involved in an accident as a result.

Ask your doctor if you’re not sure if your ankylosing spondylitis will affect your driving.

Car or motorcycle licence

You must tell DVLA if your condition will affect your driving. Fill in form G1 and send it to DVLA. The address is on the form.

Bus, coach or lorry licence

You must tell DVLA if your condition will affect your driving. Fill in form G1V and send it to DVLA. The address is on the form.