There is a detailed and lengthy procedure to deal with your being disqualified on medical grounds. There are various appeals and checks built in and ultimately you can appeal the case and have it considered by the magistrate's court.

If your GP or doctor is concerned that a medical condition could inhibit your ability to drive they must report it to the DVLA.

Once the DVLA medical adviser is satisfied that all the relevant medical information is available, a decision will be taken about your driving licence in accordance with the medical standards of fitness to drive.

The decisions that can be taken are:

• you may be able to retain your licence or be issued with a new driving licence
• you may be issued with a driving licence for a period of one, two or three years if the medical adviser decides that a review of your medical fitness is required in the future
• you may be issued a driving licence which indicates that special controls need to be fitted to the vehicles you drive to enable you to overcome the effects of a physical disability
• your licence may be revoked or your application refused. DVLA will only do this when their enquiries confirm that as a result of your medical condition you are unable to meet the required medical standards of fitness to drive.

If your driving licence is revoked or refused by the medical adviser at DVLA you will be:

• provided with a medical explanation of why this decision was taken. Wherever possible DVLA will advise you when you can re-apply for your licence
• sent notice that will explain your right of appeal to a Magistrates Court.

If you wish to contact us with more information we will happily look at your case.