Can I drive if I have been diagnosed with a serious medical disorder?

• If you have a serious medical disorder you must consult with your treating doctor or specialist before driving.
• If your doctor recommends that you do not drive then you must not drive. If you are found to be driving against doctor’s orders you can face legal prosecution, loss of insurance and monetary fines.
• A driver with a serious medical condition must notify the NSW Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) or the equivalent body in your state or territory to find out if there are any medical standards or legal requirements necessary for them to be able to drive.
• The RMS may require you to provide them with a report from your doctor so that they can make a decision about your ability to drive.
• People who hold a licence class 'MR' or above may also be required to provide the RMS with specialist reports before a decision regarding their licence can be made.
• The RMS has a number of standards in place for people with a medical condition.
• There are also some mandatory non-driving periods if a person has suffered from a seizure, blackout and loss of consciousness or hypoglycaemic episode.
• If you need legal assistance with issues like these our free Find a Lawyer directory may help you get in touch with an experienced road transport lawyer near you.