Guidance and regulation

A guide to the rules for driving while waiting for your licence.

• From: Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency
• Updated: 29 August 2023

Advice for medical professionals to follow when assessing a patient's fitness to drive.

• From: Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency
• Updated: 16 February 2024

General information for medical professionals about the assessing fitness to drive guide.

• From: Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency
• Updated: 15 January 2024

Advice for medical professionals to follow when assessing drivers with neurological disorders.

• From: Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency
• Updated: 15 January 2024

Advice for medical professionals for assessing fitness to drive.

• From: Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency
• Updated: 3 August 2018

Advice for medical professionals to follow when assessing drivers with psychiatric disorders.

• From: Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency
• Updated: 15 January 2024

Advice for medical professionals to use when assessing drivers with cardiovascular disorders.

• From: Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency
• Updated: 15 January 2024

Advice for medical professionals to follow when assessing drivers with drug or alcohol misuse or dependence.

• From: Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency
• Updated: 15 January 2024

Advice for medical professionals to follow when assessing drivers with visual disorders.

• From: Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency
• Updated: 2 March 2021

Appendix to the assessing fitness to drive guide for medical professionals.

• From: Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency
• Updated: 15 January 2024

Advice for medical professionals to follow when assessing drivers with diabetes mellitus.

• From: Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency
• Updated: 15 January 2024

Advice for medical professionals to follow when assessing drivers with miscellaneous conditions.

• From: Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency
• Updated: 15 January 2024

Advice for medical professionals to follow when assessing drivers with renal and respiratory disorders.

• From: Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency
• Updated: 2 March 2021

Medical advisory panels work with DVLA to provide expert advice, with the aim of improving road safety. See information on their role and current vacancies.

• From: Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency
• Updated: 30 November 2023

Guidance for applicants for roles on the Secretary of State for Transport's Honorary Medical Advisory Panels

• From: Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency
• Updated: 14 June 2023

These terms and conditions set out the requirements of membership of the Secretary of State for Transport’s Honorary Medical Advisory Panels.

• From: Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency
• Updated: 14 June 2023