Full list of 106 conditions you must report to the DVLA or face prosecution

Motorists have been issued a stern warning that failing to inform the DVLA about certain medical conditions could leave them uninsured and at risk.

Not only could insurance be affected, but drivers could also face fines of up to £1,000 or even prosecution if they fail to declare certain medical conditions and subsequently cause an accident.

The DVLA has stringent rules on reporting a wide range of conditions, from deafness and eating disorders to ADHD, autism and arthritis.

Industry experts have shed light on some of the medical conditions which could prevent drivers from taking to the road. Greg Wilson, car insurance specialist and CEO of comparison website Quotezone.co.uk, said: "Although fear of losing independence and transport can be devastating, it is vital to report any recent medical diagnosis to the DVLA if it will affect driving abilities.

"There are some conditions which are less well known for causing difficulties behind the wheel but these are just as important to make the DVLA aware of.

"A recent Quotezone survey showed 25% knew an older driver who they thought shouldn't be driving, with 27% saying they thought a medical check-up and an additional driving test should be introduced annually for everyone once they turn 70 years old.

"It's important for drivers to stay safe and be on alert for any changes to their health, and if in any doubt, speak to the DVLA directly - keeping insurance providers updated to ensure the cover continues to protect them."

Medical conditions the driver must report to the DVLA: Diabetes

Both type 1 and type 2 diabetes cause health complications which can impact reaction times and judgement, especially hypoglycaemia which can often cause drowsiness or impacted vision. Whilst this isn't a health condition that prevents you from driving entirely, it remains crucial that the DVLA is notified.

Heart conditions

Heart attacks or cardiac arrests are known to have caused numerous road accidents, for instance Arrhythmia can affect a motorist's ability to stop safely.

Epilepsy or seizures

To be permitted to drive you must have remained seizure-free for 12 months, if an individual is reported to have experienced a seizure whilst conscious, their licence will be withdrawn and following six months they may be eligible to have it returned with medical approval.

Stroke

A month must elapse after recovering from a stroke before being permitted to get back behind the wheel and the DVLA must be notified of the incident alongside any health conditions which may persist beyond 30 days.

Blackouts or fainting spells

Any medical conditions that can trigger blackouts or frequent fainting episodes such as syncope must be declared to the DVLA as losing consciousness whilst driving can pose a serious risk. Severe visual impairment.

If you're suffering from visual impairment in either one or both eyes, it's crucial to report this to the DVLA as it could pose a risk to yourself and other road users.

Sleep apnea

Apnea is a condition that can cause sudden bouts of drowsiness. Any similar medical conditions must also be declared.

Certain neurological conditions

Conditions such as Parkinson's or multiple sclerosis, which can affect driving ability, must be reported to the DVLA.

Under the influence of medication

Many medications advise against driving as they can often induce drowsiness and slow reaction times. Painkillers, tranquilisers and some antidepressants are examples that can impact driving ability.

Certain surgical procedures

Most surgical procedures will necessitate a period of non-driving post-operation, specifically those relating to the brain, heart, eyes or legs. Your doctor should provide guidance on what precautions to take upon discharge from the hospital.

Full list of conditions that must be reported to the DVLA

Agoraphobia

Alcohol problems

Alzheimer's disease

Amputations

Angiomas or cavernomas

Ankylosing spondylitis

Anorexia nervosa

Anxiety

Aortic aneurysm

Arachnoid cyst

Arrhythmia

Arteriovenous malformation

Arthritis

Ataxia

ADHD

AIDS

Bipolar disorder (manic depression)

Blood clots

Blood pressure

Brachial plexus injury

Brain abscess, cyst or encephalitis

Brain aneurysm

Brain haemorrhage

Traumatic brain injury

Brain tumour

Broken limbs

Brugada syndrome

Burr hole surgery

Cataracts

Cataplexy

Central venous thrombosis (if still having problems after one month)

Cerebral palsy

Cognitive problems

Congenital heart disease

Fits, seizures or convulsions and driving

Déjà vu and driving

Defibrillators

Dementia

Depression (if it impacts your ability to drive safely)

Diplopia (double vision)

Dizziness or vertigo (if sudden, disabling or recurrent)

Drug use

Empyema (brain)

Essential tremor (if it impacts your ability to drive safely)

Eye conditions (such as glaucoma)

Guillain Barré syndrome

Head injury (serious)

Heart failure (if it impacts your ability to drive safely)

Heart palpitations

Hemianopia

Hodgkin's lymphoma

Huntington's disease

Hydrocephalus

Hypoglycaemia

Hypoxic brain damage

Intracerebral haemorrhage

Korsakoff's syndrome

Labyrinthitis (if symptoms last three months or longer)

Learning disabilities

Lewy body dementia

Limb disability

Long QT syndrome

Marfan's syndrome

Medulloblastoma

Meningioma (if it impacts your ability to drive safely)

Motor neurone disease

Muscular dystrophy

Myasthenia gravis

Myoclonus

Narcolepsy

Night blindness

Obsessive compulsive disorder (if it impacts your ability to drive safely)

Excessive sleepiness

Optic atrophy

Pacemakers

Paranoid schizophrenia

Paraplegia

Parkinson's disease

Peripheral neuropathy

Personality disorder

Pituitary tumour

Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) (if it impacts your ability to drive safely)

Psychosis

Psychotic depression

Pulmonary arterial hypertension

Severe memory problems

Stroke (if you're still having problems after one month)

Surgery (if you're still unable to drive three months later)

Syncope (including blackouts or fainting)

Seizures/epilepsy

Sleep apnoea

Schizo-affective disorder

Schizophrenia

Scotoma

Severe communication disorders (if it impacts your ability to drive safely)

Spinal conditions, injuries or spinal surgery

Subarachnoid haemorrhage

Tachycardia

Tourette's syndrome (if it impacts your ability to drive safely)

Tunnel vision

Usher syndrome

Reduced visual acuity

Vertigo

Visual field defect

VP shunts

Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome