# Directive 2006/126/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 December 2006 on driving licences (Recast) (Text with EEA relevance), Division 18

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

As a general rule, where applicants or drivers suffer from any disorder which is not mentioned in the preceding paragraph but is liable to be, or to result in, a functional incapacity affecting safety at the wheel, driving licences shall not be issued or renewed unless the application is supported by authorised medical opinion and, if necessary, subject to regular medical check-ups.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudr/2006/126/annex/III/division/14/division/2/division/18 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-directive-2006-126/annex-III/division-14/division-2/division-18
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