This should make things a lot easier
Thousands of driving licence applications will be sped up thanks to a new law. A new driving license law came into force on Wednesday, July 20, to help speed up the licensing process.
It had been announced by the DVLA that this questionnaire would take place following any notification of a medical condition that could affect the driving of an individual. This new law has been done as part of an approach by the Government to improve the medical licencing process, whilst also tackling the backlog and helping to relieve the burden on doctors.All drivers must meet the medical standards for fitness to drive by law.
Roads Minister, Baroness Vere, praised the changes and feels it would benefit both drivers and healthcare workers. She said: "Obtaining or renewing a driving licence should always be a quick, simple and efficient process. In 2020 and 2021, it was reported that the DVLA received 603,000 medical notifications and applications, and they are expecting this number to grow every year due to an increased life expectancy, ageing population and rise in certain medical conditions. Cases are also becoming more complex, with more individuals notifying the DVLA of multiple medical conditions.
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