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Detail of outcome
Driving standards for vision, epilepsy and diabetes have now been finalised.
Original consultation
Summary
Consultation on proposals to change the minimum driving licence standards for vision, diabetes and epilepsy.
This consultation ran from to
Consultation description
This consultation is being issued for comments on changes to the minimum standards for vision, diabetes and epilepsy in relation to driving. Driver licensing in Great Britain (GB) is carried out by Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) and in Northern Ireland (NI) by Driver and Vehicle Agency (DVA). This document relates to licensing standards across the United Kingdom (UK); any reference to DVLA applies to DVA.
This document seeks views on changes to the medical standards for vision, diabetes and epilepsy.