Autistic spectrum condition (ASC) and driving
You must tell the Driver & Vehicle Agency (DVA) if your autistic spectrum condition (ASC) affects your ability to drive safely. This includes Asperger syndrome.
It is an offence if you do not tell the DVA about a medical condition that may impact your ability to drive and is punishable, on conviction, of a fine of up to £1,000.
It is also an offence to drive after making a false declaration about your health to the DVA and is punishable, on conviction, of a fine of up to £2,500.
If you are applying for your provisional driving licence
You do not need to tell DVA about your condition unless you think that it may affect your ability to drive safely.
Ask your doctor if you are not sure if your condition will affect your driving.
If you are applying for a first provisional driving licence online, and tell us that you have ASC, you may be asked some additional questions about your condition.
Car or motorcycle licence
If you already have a car or motorcycle licence you need to tell DVA if:
- there is a change to your condition that may make you an unsafe driver
- you are prescribed medication that causes side effects that will affect your driving
Fill in form A1 ODL and send it to DVA. The address is on the form.
Lorry or bus licence
If you already have a lorry or bus you need to tell DVA if:
- there is a change to your condition that may make you an unsafe driver
- you are prescribed medication that causes side effects that will affect your driving
Fill in form A1 VOC and send it to DVA. The address is on the form.