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Ankylosing spondylitis and driving
Ankylosing spondylitis is a condition that you may need to tell the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) about. Telling DVLA will depend on whether your condition affects your ability to drive safely.
Car or motorcycle driving licence holders
If ankylosing spondylitis does not affect your safe driving
You do not need to tell DVLA.
If ankylosing spondylitis affects your safe driving
You will need to tell DVLA.
If you are unsure whether ankylosing spondylitis affects your safe driving
You will need to check with your doctor or consultant who will be able to advise you.
If you need to tell DVLA please download the medical questionnaire 'G1' and send it to DVLA.
Bus, coach or lorry driving licence holders
If ankylosing spondylitis does not affect your safe driving
You do not need to tell DVLA.
If ankylosing spondylitis affects your safe driving
You will need to tell DVLA.
If you are unsure whether ankylosing spondylitis affects your safe driving
You will need to check with your doctor or consultant who will be able to advise you.
If you need to tell DVLA please download the medical questionnaire 'G1V' and send it to DVLA.
Where to send your completed questionnaire
You can send your completed questionnaire to DVLA by fax or post.
Fax
0845 850 0095
Post
Drivers Medical Group
DVLA
Swansea
SA99 1DF
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