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Wednesday, 3 October 2023

Motoring

Asperger’s syndrome and driving

Asperger’s syndrome 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

Asperger's syndrome - does not affect your driving

If aspergers syndrome does not affect your driving - you do not need to tell DVLA.

Asperger's syndrome - affects your driving

If aspergers syndrome does affect your driving - you will need to tell DVLA.

Unsure whether asperger's syndrome affects your driving

If you are unsure whether asperger’s syndrome affects your driving - you will need to check with your doctor or consultant who can advise you.

If you need to tell DVLA please download the medical questionnaire 'M1' and send it to DVLA.

Bus, coach or lorry driving licence holders

Asperger's syndrome - does not affect your driving

If asperger's syndrome does not affect your driving - you do not need to tell DVLA.

Asperger's syndrome - affects your driving

If aspergers syndrome does affect your driving - you will need to tell DVLA.

Unsure whether asperger's syndrome affects your driving

If you are unsure whether asperger’s syndrome affects your driving - you will need to check with your doctor or consultant who can advise you.

If you need to tell DVLA please download the medical questionnaire 'M1V' 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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