James Coates
19 Mar 2026 · Coroner Robert Cohen · Cumbria
This report repeats 3 earlier warnings. See the linked reports.
The coroner's concerns
1. drivers not self-reporting medical conditions
“the expectation that drivers would self-report their conditions (which arises as a matter of legislation) was not being followed”
Linked reports
Identical hazardConfidence 0.90 · high
Earlier report
“criteria required by the DVLA and Department of Transport for the issuing and surrendering of driving licences and the terms and conditions for ensuring appropriate modification of driver's vehicles”
This report
“the expectation that drivers would self-report their conditions (which arises as a matter of legislation) was not being followed”
Identical hazardConfidence 0.90 · high
Earlier report
“there is a substantial risk that neither of the conditions will be reported to the DVLA for monitoring.”
This report
“the expectation that drivers would self-report their conditions (which arises as a matter of legislation) was not being followed.”
Identical hazardConfidence 0.95 · high
Earlier report
“The current system for vehicle licensing relies largely upon the self-awareness of a driver and their willingness and\or ability to self-report medical conditions to the DVLA.”
This report
“the expectation that drivers would self-report their conditions (which arises as a matter of legislation) was not being followed.”