Blood pressure problems and driving

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

Car and motorcycle licence

Ask your doctor if you’re not sure if your blood pressure treatment will affect your driving.

You must tell DVLA about your condition if your treatment causes side effects that could affect your driving. Fill in form BP1 and send it to DVLA. The address is on the form.

Bus, coach and lorry licence

You must tell DVLA if you have blood pressure problems.

Fill in form BP1V and send it to DVLA. The address is on the form.