The Department of Transport has a legal responsibility to ensure that all drivers have the appropriate skills and abilities, and are medically fit to drive a vehicle. To meet this responsibility, legislation provides the Department of Transport the authority to request any driver’s licence holder or applicant to provide medical evidence of their suitability to drive and/or undergo a driving assessment.

If you are required to undergo a medical prior to your driver's licence renewal then you will need to see your Doctor to complete and submit a Medical assessment certificate ' Fitness to drive ', as evidence of your continued fitness to drive.

As the examination may take longer than a routine consultation, you should advise reception that the appointment is for a driving medical assessment.

Our doctors perform:

Your health practitioner will forward the completed medical assessment form directly to DOT by mail.

Payment for the driving medical examinations is the responsibility of the licence holder.