Motorists with certain sleep disorders are being warned that they must inform the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) or risk fines of up to £1,000. The UK government states on its website that "excessive sleepiness" could be problematic for driving, potentially rendering you unfit to operate a vehicle.

"Excessive sleepiness means that you have had difficulty concentrating and have found yourself falling asleep - for example while at work, watching television or when driving," it explains. These symptoms could be indicative of diagnosed sleep disorders.

According to GOV.UK, drivers "must" inform DVLA if they have:

Confirmed moderate or severe obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome (OSAS), with excessive sleepiness

Either narcolepsy or cataplexy, or both

Any other sleep condition tha

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