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Driving advice please.

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I understand that as a driver it is my obligation to inform DVLA if anything changes that could effect my ability to drive.

I have held my licence for 33 years with no problem. I have of course been autistic for all of that time, however I have now received my diagnosis.

Do I inform them?

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  • Going through this currently , DVLA website is to say the least a little confusing and ultimately contradictory between advice pages.

    Easiest page to find relating to ASD states you must inform the dvla if it impacts your driving , as others have said thats subjective and not something i’d want to justify in court should i not disclose and have an accident however gives the impression it’s down to your GP.

    A far firmer guidance is given in the DVLA’s advice to medical professionals pdf which states that ASD diagnosis “may be able to drive but MUST notify the DVLA”

    I checked the same ambiguity with  my doctor who was clear I had to notify the DVLA as a matter of course and they would make contact with them regardless of my 25+ year clean driving record to discuss my specific diagnosis report.

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  • Going through this currently , DVLA website is to say the least a little confusing and ultimately contradictory between advice pages.

    Easiest page to find relating to ASD states you must inform the dvla if it impacts your driving , as others have said thats subjective and not something i’d want to justify in court should i not disclose and have an accident however gives the impression it’s down to your GP.

    A far firmer guidance is given in the DVLA’s advice to medical professionals pdf which states that ASD diagnosis “may be able to drive but MUST notify the DVLA”

    I checked the same ambiguity with  my doctor who was clear I had to notify the DVLA as a matter of course and they would make contact with them regardless of my 25+ year clean driving record to discuss my specific diagnosis report.

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