Sweden to Eliminate Mandatory Medical Assessments for Drivers with ADHD or Autism
Currently, individuals diagnosed with ADHD or autism spectrum disorder are required to submit a medical certificate when applying for a driver’s license. These assessments have become costly – approximately SEK 1,500 for a brief, ten-minute consultation where doctors assess, among other factors, the risk of criminal behavior.
The swedish government and the Swedish Transport Agency now deem these certificates unneeded. More data on the change is available here.
“More than 99 percent of those who are examined medically for ADHD or autism approval when applying for a driver’s license will no longer need to undergo this process,” stated Minister of Infrastructure and Housing Andreas Carlson (KD). “Removing the special examination means a huge relief for the individual and relieves both health care and the Swedish Transport agency from unnecessary governance.”
According to estimates from the National Board of Health and welfare, 10.5 percent of young boys and 6 percent of young girls in Sweden have received an ADHD diagnosis, with these figures expected to rise in the coming years.
“People with these diagnoses no longer need to submit medical certificates consequently of this,” explained Josefin Hallenberg, investigator at the Swedish Transport Agency. “Simply put, it becomes easier for a large group of people.”
The new rule is scheduled to take effect on January 15, 2026.
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