According to recent statistics, the DVLA has cancelled 7,000 driver's licenses because to alcoholism. Based on current data, alcoholism is the leading cause, with almost 7,700 people losing their driving privileges as a direct consequence of alcohol consumption.

The next condition on the list is epilepsy, where since the start of 2023, about 5,900 people have lost their ability to drive. Next is dementia, where DVLA reviews resulted in a startling 4,900 people being taken off the road owing to cognitive issues.

According to DVLA statistics analyzed by the well-known automobile leasing comparison website LeaseLoco, 2,888 drivers were impacted by seizures. "Is that really a strong enough deterrent? You can be fined up to £1,000 for not informing the DVLA about a medical condition that affects your driving," stated John Wilmot, CEO of LeaseLoco.

“With so many of us relying on our cars for work and leisure, some drivers may think it's worth the risk to stay silent. For them, surrendering their licence could mean losing their mobility, their job, and the ability to visit family and friends."

The top ten conditions included Alcohol Dependency - 7,704 and Epilepsy - 5,894 followed by Dementia - 4,900 and Seizure (solitary) - 2,888 and Blackout (unknown cause) - 1,824 and Heart (defibrillator), 1,577 and Diabetes (insulin) - 1,500 andc Drug misuse - 1,299 and also Visual field defect - 1,244 and also Parkinsons- 1,234.

The DVLA warns: "You must surrender your licence to DVLA if any of the following are true: your doctor tells you to stop driving for 3 months or more your medical condition affects your ability to drive safely and lasts for 3 months or more or you do not meet the required standards for driving because of your medical condition.

"You can apply to get your licence back when you meet the medical standards for driving again."