Proposals to change law on who can complete DVLA medical questionnaires

Proposals to change law on who can complete DVLA medical questionnaires

The DVLA is proposing a change to the law which would allow GOC registrants to complete DVLA medical questionnaires as part of the medical licensing process.

Currently, the Road Traffic Act 1988 means that only GMC registered medical practitioners can complete DVLA medical questionnaires. However, following a consultation on improving timely access by allowing more registered healthcare professionals to complete these questionnaires, the DVLA found there was strong support to change this with more than 80% of survey respondents strongly agreeing or agreeing with the proposals.