The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has been accused by a Scottish driver of discriminating against the disabled. The UK Government agency has struggled to keep up with demand since the start of the covid pandemic, and has been criticised for long wait times for licences.
As reported by Birmingham Live, the DVLA has again come under fire from MPs and drivers for issues they have faced dealing with the agency. Disabled motorists have criticised it for leaving them without a licence for months, and therefore unable to drive.
Some drivers with a disability or medical condition are required to undergo an assessment from the DVLA before they are able to receive a licence. Fife driver Jennifer Kirchacz has epilepsy but states that she meets the required criteria to receive a licence.
