Drivers warned these 10 medical conditions must be reported - and some could void your insurance

Drivers have been warned to inform the DVLA if they have any of these ten medical conditions - or else they could see their insurance voided.

Experts from Quotezone.co.uk have advised motorists to inform the DVLA if they suffer from a medical condition that could prevent them from getting behind the wheel. They have identified ten conditions that could prevent motorists from legally taking to the road or invalidate their insurance – leaving them unprotected in the case of an accident.

The penalties for not declaring a medical condition can include a £1,000 fine and the risk of prosecution if the driver is involved in an accident, yet some motorists may be unsure of what exactly prevents them from driving. Greg Wilson, founder of car insurance comparison site Quotezone.co.uk said: "A serious medical diagnosis on top of the fear of losing transportation and independence can be devastating.

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"However, many conditions and medications won’t impair driving, which the DVLA and insurance providers recognise – but they do need to be keep up to date with any changes. Taking all precautions to be safe on the road is extremely important and drivers must play their part to ensure their wellbeing and the wellbeing of other road users is protected to the best of their knowledge.

“The DVLA has an extensive list of over 110 conditions that can affect driving, so some motorists may be unaware of all of these conditions or the extent to which they can affect driving ability. We found some quite surprising and lesser known conditions, some of which carry an increased risk and therefore insurance premiums can be higher – or more