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Wednesday, 3 October 2023

Motoring

Obstructive sleep apnoea and driving

Obstructive sleep apnoea is a condition that you need to tell the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) about. Find out which questionnaire you need to complete for the driving licence you hold.

Car or motorcycle driving licence holders

To tell DVLA please download the medical questionnaire 'SL1' and send it to DVLA.

For further information on the dangers of driving whilst tired please download the information leaflet ‘Tiredness can kill’.

Bus, coach or lorry driving licence holders

To tell DVLA please download the medical questionnaire 'SL1V' and send it to DVLA.

For further information on the dangers of driving whilst tired please download the information leaflet ‘Tiredness can kill’.

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

If you suffer from any other condition please navigate to the relevant page using the A to Z.

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