Arthritis and driving

You can be fined up to £1,000 if you don’t tell DVLA about a medical condition that affects your driving. You may be prosecuted if you’re involved in an accident as a result.

Car or motorcycle licence

You must tell DVLA if you use special controls for driving. Fill in form G1 and send it to DVLA. The address is on the form.

Talk to your doctor if you’re not sure if your arthritis will affect your driving, or if you must tell DVLA about it.

Bus, coach or lorry licence

You must tell DVLA if you use special controls for driving. Fill in form G1V and send it to DVLA. The address is on the form.

Talk to your doctor if you’re not sure if your arthritis will affect your driving, or if you must tell DVLA about it.