![\"Stock](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/0_Untitled-design-8.jpg\")
<\/p>\nAny of these five medical conditions could see your licence removed under new rules<\/p>\n
Stock image of someone driving a car(Image: Getty)<\/p>\n
Motorists throughout Ireland have been alerted to five medical conditions<\/a> that could result in their driving licences being withdrawn under new regulations.<\/p>\n Thousands of drivers<\/a> nationwide annually must complete what’s known as a Medical Form for the National Driver Licence Services <\/a>if they have any chronic injury or illness that might impact their capacity to drive safely.<\/p>\n Failure to submit this form could leave you vulnerable to penalties, disqualifications, or even legal proceedings from the authorities.<\/p>\n The RSA maintains an extensive list of medical conditions along with treatments that may influence your eligibility to hold a driver’s licence.<\/p>\n Below are five of the principal conditions that could result in your licence being withdrawn if you fail to declare them to the authorities.<\/p>\n 1. Epilepsy and Sudden Blackouts.<\/strong><\/p>\n Epilepsy ranks among the most frequent conditions that can result in a driver’s licence being withdrawn. Should you experience seizures, even initially, you must notify the NDLS.<\/p>\n According to Epilepsy Ireland, approximately 45,000 people in Ireland have epilepsy, and those who experience unprovoked seizures must cease driving until they have remained seizure-free for at least a year.<\/p>\n 2. Heart Conditions (Including Arrhythmia and Heart Attacks)<\/strong><\/p>\n Cardiac conditions can trigger sudden dizziness, fainting episodes, or blackouts, which could prove catastrophic whilst driving.<\/p>\n Ailments such as arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat) and previous heart attacks must be declared on a medical form to the NDLS.<\/p>\n In certain instances, motorists may be required to relinquish their licence until their condition becomes stable.<\/p>\n 3. Severe Vision Impairment.<\/strong><\/p>\n Compromised eyesight can prove fatal when operating a vehicle on the road.<\/p>\n Irish legislation stipulates that you must:.<\/p>\n 4. Diabetes with Severe Hypoglycaemia.<\/strong><\/p>\n Whilst diabetes alone doesn’t disqualify you from driving, experiencing Hypoglycaemia – also known as low blood sugar – may do so.<\/p>\n An abrupt decline in blood sugar levels can trigger confusion, dizziness, and even loss of consciousness, creating a significant hazard on the road.<\/p>\n 5. Neurological Disorders (Including Dementia and Parkinson’s Disease).<\/strong><\/p>\n Ailments such as dementia, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis (MS), or motor neurone disease (MND) can substantially compromise reaction times, coordination, and cognitive abilities, making it absolutely essential that drivers complete a medical form for the NDLS.<\/p>\n A nurse in scrubs(Image: )<\/p>\n The conditions requiring motorists to provide a medical report are listed below:<\/p>\n How to Check If You\u2019re at Risk<\/strong><\/p>\n Join our Dublin Live breaking news service on WhatsApp. Click<\/strong> this link<\/strong> <\/a>to receive your daily dose of Dublin Live content.<\/strong><\/p>\n We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don\u2019t like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you\u2019re curious, you can read our<\/strong> Privacy Notice<\/strong> <\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n![\"A](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/0_nurse-HSE.jpg\")
<\/p>\n\n
\n