Spinal conditions, injuries or spinal surgery and driving

You must tell DVLA if you have a spinal condition or an injury to your spine.

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.

If you’ve had spinal surgery, check with your doctor before you start driving again.

Car or motorcycle licence

Fill in form G1 and send it to DVLA. The address is on the form.

Bus, coach or lorry licence

Fill in form G1V and send it to DVLA. The address is on the form.