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UK drivers must report medications or conditions affecting alertness to the DVLA or face fines, prosecution, or a ban.
The DVLA is warning UK drivers that certain common medications—such as amphetamines, methadone, and opioid-based drugs—can impair driving and may require disclosure if they cause drowsiness or affect alertness.
Drivers must inform the DVLA if a medical condition like depression, or prescribed medication, impacts their ability to drive safely.
Failure to report such conditions can result in fines up to £1,000, prosecution, or a driving ban, especially if involved in an accident.
Drivers should consult their doctor to assess fitness to drive, and must surrender their licence if advised to stop driving for three months or more, or if a condition compromises safety.
It is illegal to drive while impaired by legal drugs, even if below specified limits, if they affect driving ability.
Los conductores del Reino Unido deben reportar medicamentos o condiciones que afectan al estado de alerta a la DVLA o enfrentar multas, enjuiciamiento o una prohibición.