Louis Thorold
18 Aug 2023 · Coroner Simon Milburn · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
A similar concern from this report was raised again 1 time later. See the linked reports.
The coroner's concerns
1. drivers over 70 driving without independent medical scrutiny
“drivers who reach 70 years of age and are therefore required to reapply for their driving licence at that point(and thereafter every 3 years) do so via an online self-certification process and that there is no need for independent medical scrutiny or input unless there is an issue which is specifically drawn to the attention of a medical practitioner”
Linked reports
Identical hazardConfidence 0.90 · high
This report
“drivers who reach 70 years of age and are therefore required to reapply for their driving licence at that point(and thereafter every 3 years) do so via an online self-certification process and that there is no need for independent medical scrutiny”
Later report
“Drivers over 70 are required to apply for a new licence every 3 years and there is no requirement for there to be any form of medical check or assessment to confirm fitness to drive.”
Responses
2023-0311-Response-from-Cambridge-County-Council.pdf ↗· Cambridge County Council
2023-0311-Response-from-Department-for-Transport.pdf ↗· Department for Transport
Stated action
“The DVLA will also investigate notifications from third parties, including concerned family, neighbours, or health care professionals. This is in recognition of the fact there may be times when individual drivers do not notify the DVLA appropriately or where a health condition affects their insight into their driving safely.”