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Revised April 2011
The applicant or licence holder must notify DVLA unless stated otherwise in the text.
| NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS | GROUP 1 ENTITLEMENT ODL - CAR, M/CYCLE |
GROUP 2 ENTITLEMENT VOC - LGV / PCV |
| CHRONIC NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS eg Multiple sclerosis, motor neurone disease, etc which may affect vehicle control because of impairment of coordination and muscle power. See also Appendix 1 for information on Driving assessment for "disabled drivers". |
Providing medical assessment confirms that driving performance is not impaired, can be licensed. A 1, 2, or 3 year licence may be required. Should the driver require a restriction to certain controls, the law requires this to be specified on the licence. | Licence refused/revoked if condition is progressive or disabling. If driving would not be impaired and condition stable, can be considered for licensing subject to satisfactory reports and annual review (individual basis) |
| PARKINSON’S DISEASE | Licence refused or revoked if condition is disabling and/or there is clinically significant variability in motor function. If driving would not be impaired, can be considered for licensing subject to satisfactory reports. Licence may be issued subject to regular review. |
Licence refused or revoked if condition is disabling and/or there is clinically significant variability in motor function. If driving would not be impaired, can be considered for licensing subject to individual assessment. Licence may be issued subject to annual review. |
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| Original Author: Hilary Cole | Current Version: Hilary Cole | |
| Last Checked: 20/05/2011 | Document ID: 13166 Version: 2 | © EMIS |
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