£1,000 fine if a A/S/D person does not inform the DVLA

[arista]

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2019/mar/03/autistic-people-angry-at-having-to-disclose-diagnosis-to-dvla-even-if-driving-not-affected

[Autistic people angry at having to
disclose diagnosis to DVLA even
if driving not affected
EHRC says consultation about
change in policy should have taken place]


Its now the Law
so inform the DVLA right away.

[user104658]

For what possible reason? Totally ridiculous. If someone with ASD passes their driving test, they had ASD when they passed the test, and is as fit to drive as anyone else who has passed the test.

It's not like they "got ASD" at some point after passing the test :facepalm:

[Tom4784]

A money grabbing rule that's just another way to fine people, there's no other logical reason for it to be a thing.

[Matthew.]

That’s not fair at all

[arista]

For what possible reason? Totally ridiculous. If someone with ASD passes their driving test, they had ASD when they passed the test, and is as fit to drive as anyone else who has passed the test.

It's not like they "got ASD" at some point after passing the test :facepalm:


Yes its going to be a problem
for many, as their Insurance will change.

[arista]

That’s not fair at all


Yes many are saying that
Live Debate on LBC radio

[Cherie]

one word, discrimination

[arista]

one word, discrimination


Then it would be illegal.

[bots]

This seems like a slippery slope probably led by insurance companies. Waiting for toe nail measurements next

[arista]

This seems like a slippery slope probably led by insurance companies. Waiting for toe nail measurements next



Yes that's a by product of this new
£1,000 fine for not telling the DVLA

[smudgie]

Same applies if you are insulin dependant:shrug: