How to Dispute a Driving Licence or Vehicle Registration Issue
DVLA disputes: licence revocation, medical fitness, vehicle registration errors. DVLA complaints process and Parliamentary Ombudsman route.
If the DVLA has revoked your driving licence, refused a renewal, or made an error on your vehicle registration, you can complain using their formal complaints process. Common issues include medical fitness disputes, incorrect penalty points, and V5C registration errors.
For medical fitness disputes, the DVLA's medical advisory branch assesses whether you meet the driving standards. If you disagree with their decision, you can appeal to a magistrates' court within 6 months of the decision.
If the DVLA's complaints process does not resolve your issue, you can escalate to the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO) via your local MP. The PHSO investigates complaints about government departments and agencies.
Key Legislation
- Road Traffic Act 1988
- Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) Regulations 1999
Key Deadlines
- Magistrates' court appeal: within 6 months
- PHSO: within 12 months of final DVLA response