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Do I have to tell DVA about a medical condition in Northern Ireland?

Yes, if you have or develop a medical condition that may affect your ability to drive safely.

DVA requires drivers to tell the agency about medical conditions that may affect driving.

Do not wait for licence renewal if a notifiable condition arises; use the official medical-driving guidance to check what must be reported.

The important issue is whether the condition is one DVA requires you to declare. If in doubt, check the official medical-driving guidance rather than waiting until renewal.

Northern Ireland has its own DVA licensing system and parking-enforcement rules in several areas, so local nidirect guidance should be checked rather than assuming that every Great Britain rule or process is identical.

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Information checked: 25 September 2026
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