§ Mr. ChidgeyTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what is the total number of motorists who, since the implementation of the Road Traffic Act 1988, have notified the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency of(a) any disability or condition that affects their fitness to drive or which might do so in the future and (b) the proportion of this total that have glaucoma. [17870]
§ Mr. NorrisBetween January 1989 and December 1994, the DVLA received 2,016,601 notification of medical conditions—some drivers would have submitted more than one notification in that period. The number of notifications of glaucoma from January 1992 to December 1994 was 11,211. Figures prior to 1992 are not available.
§ Mr. ChidgeyTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what publicity measures his Department have taken to inform drivers of their requirement under the Road Traffic Act 1988 to notify the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency of any disability or condition that affects their fitness to drive or which might do so in the future. [17871]
§ Mr. NorrisEvery driving licence carries a note reminding the holder of his obligation to notify the DVLA of the worsening of an existing medical condition or the onset of a new condition. Leaflet INS 57 which is issued with every driving licence carries a similar message.
Leaflet D100 "What you need to know about driving licences", available from most post offices, carries more detailed information.
Between February 1994 and January 1995, a leaflet aimed at older drivers which reinforced the medical requirements was issued with all vehicle excise licence reminders.