Hemianopia and driving

You must tell DVLA if you have hemianopia, which is also called hemianopsia.

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

Fill in form V1 and send it to DVLA. The address is on the form.

Bus, coach or lorry licence

Fill in form V1V and send it to DVLA. The address is on the form.