"Certain sleep conditions must be declared to the DVLA and motoring experts from Quotezone.co.uk are warning drivers to check their obligations or risk a £1,000 fine. This comes as Google searches for terms such as "ways to help sleeping" have risen 101% year on year. Searches for "sleep deprivation" are also up 96% from the previous quarter, while "need help sleeping" increased 7% in the last month alone."
"Sleep apnoea causes repeated interruptions in a person's breathing during sleep. These interruptions, called apnoeas, can last for several seconds and may occur multiple times per hour, disrupting sleep and triggering brief awakenings throughout the night. Frequent awakenings reduce the total amount of time spent in deep sleep and REM sleep, which are crucial for repairing the body and restoring energy. As a result, it can cause excessive sleepiness, which can be dangerous whilst driving and therefore must be reported to the DVLA."
Drivers diagnosed with certain sleep disorders must check whether they need to report the condition to the DVLA. Sleep apnoea causes repeated breathing interruptions that fragment sleep, reduce deep and REM sleep, and produce excessive daytime sleepiness hazardous for driving. Narcolepsy causes uncontrollable daytime sleep episodes and similarly requires notification to the DVLA. Official guidance states people must not drive until free from excessive sleepiness or until symptoms are controlled and treatment plans are strictly followed. Failure to report required conditions can affect insurance and risk fines for non-disclosure.
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