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DVLA: Driving Digital Change - UK AI Landscape

The DVLA is pioneering the use of artificial intelligence to streamline driver licensing processes and improve public services.

mysimulator teamUpdated June 2026≈ 3 min read▶ Open the simulation

DVLA: Driving Digital Change

DVLA: Driving Digital Change

Automating Medical Decisions

Automating Medical Decisions

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Deciding if a driver with glaucoma or diabetes can keep their licence

Deciding if a driver with glaucoma or diabetes can keep their licence used to require a doctor’s review for every case. Now, rule-based AI systems can approve the straightforward cases automatically, leaving only the complex ones for human medical panels.

Frequently asked questions

What role does the DVLA's contact center play in government operations?

The DVLA’s contact center is one of the busiest in government. AI voice assistants triage calls, answering simple questions about tax and licence renewals, reducing wait times for frustrated drivers.

How does the DVLA's modernization demonstrate the potential of legacy government agencies?

The DVLA shows how legacy government agencies can modernize to meet public expectations.

Who is responsible for producing the 2024 UK Artificial Intelligence Landscape Report?

© 2024 UK Artificial Intelligence Landscape Report

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