Lymphoma and driving

You can be fined up to £1,000 if you do not 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 about your lymphoma if:

  • you develop problems with your brain or nervous system
  • your doctor has expressed concerns about your fitness to drive
  • you can only drive a specially adapted vehicle or a certain type of vehicle
  • your medication causes side effects that might make it unsafe for you to drive

Fill in form C1 and send it to DVLA. The address is on the form.

Bus, coach or lorry licence

You must tell DVLA if you have lymphoma. Fill in form C1V and send it to DVLA. The address is on the form.

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