Richard Collins
7 Mar 2024 · Coroner Rachael Griffin · Dorset
The coroner's concerns
1. failure to notify DVLA of medical condition
“There is a legal duty upon a driving licence holder to inform the DVLA of any illness or injury, both physical and mental, that would have a likely impact on safe driving ability”
2. lack of driving risk discussion post‑discharge
“No medical professional discussed [the deceased]'s driving or notification to the DVLA with him after his discharge from hospital”
3. absence of local driving‑fitness policy
“Dorset, did not have a local written policy in place at the time of [the deceased]'s death in relation to assessing patient's fitness to drive and contacting with the DVLA. Since”
4. medical revocation failure
“lack of revocation of driving licences on medical grounds”