Re: Who do I have to notify
Postby viv1969 on 25 Nov 2008 13:32
Revised September 2008
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Drivers of cars or motorcycles with
Diabetes treated by tablets, diet or both
When do you need to tell DVLA?
Drivers do not need to tell DVLA if their diabetes is treated by tablets, diet or both and they are free of the complications listed below
By law you must tell us if any of the following apply:
you need treatment with insulin.
you need laser treatment to both eyes or in the remaining eye if you have sight in one eye only.
you have problems with vision in both eyes, or in the remaining eye if you have sight in one eye only. By law you must be able to read, with glasses or contact lenses if necessary, a car number plate in good light at 20.5 metres (67 feet) or 20 metres (65 feet) where narrower characters 50mm wide are displayed.)
you develop any problems with the circulation or sensation in your legs or feet which make it necessary for you to drive certain types of vehicles only, for example automatic vehicles or vehicle a hand operated accelerator or brake. This must be noted on your driving licence.
you suffer more than one episode of disabling hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar) within 12 months, or if you or your carer feel you are at high risk of developing disabling hypoglycaemia.
you develop impaired awareness of hypoglycaemia.
you suffer disabling hypoglycaemia at the wheel.
an existing medical condition gets worse or you develop any other condition that may affect your safe driving.