Almost a fifth of AA members (19%) know someone who has driven while suffering from a medical condition knowing they should not have driven, according to new research from the AA.

Yet just 2% of AA members admit that they themselves have driven when suffering from a medical condition when they knew they should not have been driving.

Edmund King, AA President, said: “The AA Populus survey results suggest that up to six million drivers may drive when they know they shouldn’t for medical reasons.

“Drivers need to be aware of the risks that they are taking and the consequences of getting caught.”

He added: “Employees need to be more vigilant in checking driving licences and carrying out DVLA checks on staff that may have had licences revoked for medical reasons or they might be liable.”