The DVLA has revealed motorists suffering from a common medical condition may need to “stop driving now”. In the DVLA’s latest November 2025 ‘assessing fitness to drive’ report , officials warn motorists suffering from diabetes could be at risk. It is believed there are around 600,000 people with diagnosed diabetes in the UK who have driving licences , meaning thousands could be affected.

According to the DVLA report, only those suffering from diabetes and hypoglycaemia are only considered to have “adequate awareness” if they are able to recognise symptoms in time to safely stop the vehicle. Car drivers unable to recognise when their glucose level is low or starting to fall, or with a total absence of warning symptoms, are considered to have “impaired awareness”.

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