[Changes in regulations regarding fitness to drive in psychiatric disorders in The Netherlands, 2010-2019].

BACKGROUND

In the last decade, regulations regarding the fitness to drive in The Netherlands have been changed extensively.

AIM: To describe the changes in the regulations, and to evaluate the consequences for daily practice.

METHOD: Overview of changes in the regulations concerning the fitness to drive as published in the Dutch legislation announcements in the past 10 years.

RESULTS

Important changes have been implemented regarding the regulations on fitness to drive in patients with affective disorders, psychotic disorders, dementia, ADHD and pervasive developmental disorders.

CONCLUSION

Compared to 2010, the regulations concerning the fitness to drive in psychiatric disorders are less rigid, more balanced, and more evidence based. Therefore, it has become easier to inform and advise the patient on this topic.