DVLA restrictions

LesleyJ62

I have a disfigured hand, it doesn't stop me driving, my license restricts me to driving cars, small vans, I am not allowed to drive a motorcycle unless it is a tricycle or a vehicle with more than 5 seats. I have to use a small adaption on the handbrake button when the handbrake is on the lefthand side. DVLA are aware, it is all on my license.
I have been on compere the market to look for insurance on a new van. As the handbrake is on the lefthand side I do not need to use the small adaption

Vehicle details ask: has the vehicle been adapted, do I answer no,as the handbrake is on the righthand side so I don't use the small adaption

Drivers details ask: have you any medical conditions/disability
Options are
No
DVLA aware no restrictions
DVLA aware 1yr restriction
DVLA aware 2yr restriction
DVLA aware 3yr restriction
DVLA not aware
I read this to mean if you have a medical condition/disability and you are "not allowed to drive" for the given amount of time but as your condition/disability will improve you will at some point be fine to drive.
As my disability doesn't stop me driving should my answer be No or DVLA aware no restrictions

I think DVLA aware no restrictions will be my answer but if anyone out there can confirm or advise I would be grateful
Thanks

Rodders53

LesleyJ62 wrote: »

Drivers details ask: have you any medical conditions/disability
Options are
No
DVLA aware no restrictions
DVLA aware 1yr restriction
DVLA aware 2yr restriction
DVLA aware 3yr restriction
DVLA not aware
I read this to mean if you have a medical condition/disability and you are "not allowed to drive" for the given amount of time but as your condition/disability will improve you will at some point be fine to drive.

No you got that wrong. DVLA issue photocard licences valid for 10 years normally, when you need to renew/update the picture.

With medical conditions they may ask that you renew your licence / have your condition reassessed after 1, 2, 3 years; or as any other driver (no restriction).

I have glaucoma with slight damage to one eye and both being treated. I have 'no restrictions' following a DVLA sight test process. Others with my condition often have to go back every 2 or 3 years to retain their licences. I do need, still, to inform DVLA if my sight deteriorates further and affects my driving ability.

https://www.gov.uk/health-conditions-and-driving lists all the notifiable conditions and associated information.