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Can someone re-apply for a driving licence if they suffer from memory loss?
My 91 year old sister in laws driving licence (manual/car) expired at the end of September last year. She unfortunately overlooked re applying, but even so she would like it renewed 'just in case' she has the need! She is prepared to have an eye test as it is more than 2 years since this has been done. What concerns me is that she has some (undiagnosed) short term memory loss. What is the likelihood of her being successful with an application and what are the likely obstacles?
Asked on 27 February 2025 by Philip Buckley Mason
Answered by
David Ross
You can renew a driving licence if you are over 70 via the DVLA here - www.gov.uk/renew-driving-licence-at-70 - but you also must declare any health conditions that will affect your driving, there is a list of relevant health conditions here - www.gov.uk/renew-driving-licence-at-70. It is an offence to not to declare any health conditions that may affect your driving which can result in a fine of up to £1000.
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