Cataplexy and driving

You can be fined up to 拢1,000 if you don鈥檛 tell DVLA about a medical condition that affects your driving. You may be prosecuted if you鈥檙e involved in an accident as a result.

Car or motorcycle licence

You must tell DVLA if you experience cataplexy.

You can also fill in form SL1 and send it to DVLA. The address is on the form.

Bus, coach or lorry licence

Fill in form SL1V and send it to DVLA. The address is on the form.

Further information

Read further information on the dangers of driving while tired in the DVLA leaflet 鈥楾iredness can kill: advice for drivers鈥�.