Cataplexy 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 experience cataplexy.

You can also fill in form SL1 and send it to DVLA. The address is on the form.

Bus, coach or lorry licence

Fill in form SL1V and send it to DVLA. The address is on the form.

Further information

Read further information on the dangers of driving while tired in the DVLA leaflet ‘Tiredness can kill: advice for drivers’.