Motorists are being urged to contact the DVLA to assess their fitness to drive as new data shows a huge rise in complaints over unsafe drivers on the roads.
A Freedom of Information request, carried out by the BBC, revealed that 48,754 reports were made in 2022 about concern over a driver’s fitness to get behind the wheel - an 82 per cent jump from the previous year. Road safety campaigners want drivers to carry out the necessary medical checks to ensure they are fit for the road.
According to Gary Digva of Road Angel, it is up to drivers of all ages and not their GP to report any conditions or medication that may impact the ability to drive.
