VicRoads considers medical review notification changes after dozens say licence suspended unknowingly

The Victorian government and VicRoads are looking at ways to improve the agency's communication with motorists after the ABC revealed many drivers were unaware their licence had been suspended on medical grounds. Key points: VicRoads says it will look at how to better communicate with drivers when their licence is suspended on medical grounds The Victorian government is considering an automated reminder service for important VicRoads notifications Impacted motorists say improvements cannot come soon enough All Victorian drivers who have a medical condition that could impact their ability to drive are legally required to notify VicRoads. The acting head of road safety for VicRoads, Marcelo Vidales, told ABC Radio Melbourne's Drive program the authority would be looking at "how we do this better". Action urgently needed Several motorists, including Elizabeth Kendal-Riches, told the ABC that improvements in how VicRoads communicated needed to be made "urgently".