Blackouts, fainting (syncope), loss of consciousness and driving (2024)

You can be fined up to £1,000 if you don’t tell DVLA about a medical condition that affects your driving. You may be prosecuted if you’re involved in an accident as a result.

Car or motorcycle licence

Ask your doctor if your blackouts, fainting (syncope) or loss of consciousness affect your driving.

You must tell DVLA if your condition affects your driving. Fill in form FEP1 and send it to DVLA. The address is on the form.

Bus, coach or lorry licence

Ask your doctor if your blackouts, fainting (syncope) or loss of consciousness affect your driving.

You must tell DVLA if your condition affects your driving. Fill in form FEP1V and send it to DVLA. The address is on the form.

Blackouts, fainting (syncope), loss of consciousness and driving (2024)
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