You can be fined up to £1,000 if you do not tell DVLA about a medical condition that affects your driving. You may be prosecuted if you’re involved in an accident as a result.
Car or motorcycle licence
You do not need to tell DVLA if you have high blood pressure.
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You must stop driving if a doctor says you have malignant hypertension. You can drive again when both the following apply:
- a doctor confirms that your condition is well controlled
- your blood pressure is consistently below 180/110mmHg
Bus, coach or lorry licence
You must tell DVLA if you have high blood pressure.
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You have hypertension
Fill in form BP1V and send it to DVLA. The address is on the form. You do not need to stop driving unless a doctor says you have malignant hypertension.
You have malignant hypertension
Fill in form VOCH1 and send it to DVLA. The address is on the form.
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You must stop driving. You can drive again when both the following apply:
- a doctor confirms that your condition is well controlled
- your blood pressure is consistently below 180/100mmHg
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