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Surrendering a driving licence or learner permit on medical grounds
If you’re advised by your doctor to stop driving for a time due to medical conditions, you should surrender your licence or permit to: Medical Fitness - Driver Licensing, Road Safety Authority, Moy Valley Business Park, Primrose Hill, Dublin Road, Ballina, Co. Mayo. Please include a short cover note to say that you are surrendering the licence on medical grounds.
Returning to drive
Where you’ve been advised by your doctor to return to driving after a medical condition, you should apply to the NDLS for a change in personal (medical) details. The application must be accompanied by an up-to-date medical report form completed by your doctor confirming your fitness to drive. There is no application fee payable in this case unless it coincides with the renewal of the licence.
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How to update your personal (medical) details on a learner permit or driving licence