Drivers warned of 10 medical conditions that could invalidate their insurance

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The 10 medical conditions that could invalidate a driver's car insurance

Drivers must inform the DVLA if they have one of these ten conditions or they could see their insurance voided.

"However, many conditions and medications won’t impair driving, which the DVLA and insurance providers recognise – but they do need to be keep up to date with any changes. Taking all precautions to be safe on the road is extremely important and drivers must play their part to ensure their wellbeing and the wellbeing of other road users is protected to the best of their knowledge.

Sleep Apnoea Sleep Apnoea, which is a condition where your breathing stops and starts during sleep, can cause fatigue. Extreme fatigue can lead to drivers losing concentration on the road and so must be reported to the DVLA. Stroke You may be able to drive again after suffering from a stroke but you must initially stop for one month. If you have returned back to normal health after a month, you can start driving again, however the DVLA needs to be informed if health problems still persist for longer than a month after the stroke.

 

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