Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and driving

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 post traumatic stress disorder will affect your driving.

Car or motorcycle licence

You must tell DVLA if your post traumatic stress disorder affects your driving. Fill in form M1 and send it to DVLA. The address is on the form.

Bus, coach or lorry licence

You must tell DVLA if your post traumatic stress disorder affects your driving. Fill in form M1V and send it to DVLA. The address is on the form.