Tourette's syndrome and driving

You must tell DVLA if your Tourette’s syndrome affects your ability to drive safely.

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

If you’re applying for your provisional (learners) driving licence

You do not need to tell DVLA you have Tourette’s syndrome unless you think that it may affect your ability to drive safely.

Ask your doctor if you’re not sure if your Tourette’s syndrome will affect your driving.

Car or motorcycle licence

If you already have a car or motorcycle licence you need to tell DVLA if:

  • there is a change to your condition that may make you an unsafe driver
  • you are prescribed medication that causes side effects that will affect 
your driving

Fill in form A1 and send it to DVLA. The address is on the form.

Bus, coach or lorry licence

If you already have a bus, coach or lorry licence you need to tell DVLA if:

  • there is a change to your condition that may make you an unsafe driver
  • you are prescribed medication that causes side effects that will affect 
your driving

Fill in form A1V and send it to DVLA. The address is on the form.

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