Tourette's syndrome and driving

You must tell DVLA if you’re diagnosed with Tourette’s syndrome and it affects your ability to drive safely.

If your driving is not affected by Tourette’s syndrome, you do not need to tell DVLA. Ask your doctor if you’re unsure.

You can be fined up to £1,000 if you do not tell DVLA about Tourette’s syndrome that affects your ability to drive safely. You may be prosecuted if you’re involved in an accident as a result.

Provisional (learners) driving licence

You do not usually need to tell DVLA about your condition if you’re learning to drive. Your driving test will assess your ability to drive safely.

Tell DVLA if you’ve not taken your test yet and your doctor has told you that your Tourette’s syndrome affects your ability to drive safely. Fill in form A1 and send it to DVLA. The address is on the form.

Car or motorcycle licence

If you already have a full car or motorcycle licence, you need to tell DVLA if there’s a change to your condition that may make you an unsafe driver.

Fill in form A1 and send it to DVLA. The address is on the form.

Bus, coach or lorry licence

If you already have a full bus, coach or lorry licence, you need to tell DVLA if there’s a change to your condition that may make you an unsafe driver.

Fill in form A1V and send it to DVLA. The address is on the form.