Reporting to DVLA

If you need to report a driver to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) in the United Kingdom, you can do so if you believe they are medically unfit to drive or do not meet legal driving requirements.

1. Reporting a Medically Unfit Driver

You should report a driver to the DVLA if you believe they have a medical condition that affects their ability to drive safely, such as:

  • Dementia or serious cognitive impairment
  • Epilepsy with uncontrolled seizures
  • Vision impairment (e.g., not meeting the legal eyesight standard)
  • Severe heart conditions
  • Alcohol or drug dependency

How to Report

  • Use the DVLA online form: Report a driver
  • Write to:
    DM Business Support, DVLA, Swansea, SA99 1ZZ
  • Call the DVLA for guidance: 0300 790 6806

2. Reporting an Elderly or Unsafe Driver

Age alone is not a reason to report a driver, but if they show signs of being unfit to drive (e.g., frequent accidents, slow reactions, confusion), you can report them if they refuse to self-report.

3. Reporting an Unlicensed or Suspended Driver

  • If someone is driving without a valid licence, has been banned, or continues to drive after being declared unfit, you can report them to the police via 101 or anonymously through Crimestoppers: