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Written question asked by Dan Norris (Independent (affiliation)) on Monday, 13 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 15 July 2026. It was answered by Simon Lightwood (Labour) on Tuesday, 21 July 2026 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Driving Licences: Disqualification

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, on how many occasions the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency has withdrawn driving licences after receiving notification that the licence holder was medically unfit to drive in the last 5 years.

Answer

It is vital for road safety that, when the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is made aware of a condition that could affect an individual’s ability to drive safely, they ensure that the required medical standards are met before a licence is issued.

The table below shows the number of Group 1 (car and motorcycle) and Group 2 (bus and lorry) driving licences that were revoked or an application refused between 2021 and 2025. Driving licences can be revoked or an application refused following a medical investigation carried out when the DVLA is informed of a medical condition by either the licence holder or a third party. A licence holder who had both Group 1 and Group 2 driving entitlements revoked or refused will be included in the figures for both groups.

Year

Group 1

Group 2

2021

35,917

6,575

2022

55,974

9,925

2023

59,791

8,537

2024

59,162

8,721

2025

48,937

7,070

Please note that the figures for 2025 are currently incomplete. The figure in the table above reflects those cases that can currently be accurately categorised as revoked or refused in 2025.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
17939
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Health Disqualification Driving licences
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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