Medical Conditions

Licence holders are legally required to report any permanent or long-term illness, injury or incapacity that may impair their ability to drive safety to the road transport authority. It is also a requirement that a licence holders not drive while their ability to drive safely is impaired by an illness, injury or the effects of a medical treatment. 

If you suffer from a medical condition and are unsure if you need to report it, call Canberra Connect on 13 22 81.

Once you have reported your condition, you may be required to undertake a medical assessment. However, this will often be with your own General Practitioner. At times a driving assessment may be required, usually only if the doctor recommends one. For some medical conditions, e.g. heart disease and epilepsy, the licence holder will usually be required to undertake annual medical assessment by each birthday.  Medical assessments are valid for six months from the date of issue.

For further information on the medical standards regarding each medical condition please see Assessing Fitness to Drive or call Canberra Connect on 13 22 81.