Fit to Drive

During COVID, many drivers’ licences have expired and DVLA gave extensions so that they could continue to drive and work.

For many drivers though this extension is coming to an end. Drivers are now being told by DVLA to ask their GP if they are “fit to drive” so that they can continue to drive under Section 88 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 (RTA 1988).

DVLA has produced a leaflet which explains RTA 1988: