DVLA Flashcards
first unprovoked/isolated seizure + no abnormal findings
6 months + inform DVLA
first unprovoked/isolated seizure + abnormal findings
12 months + inform DVLA
epilepsy or multiple unprovoked seizures
qualify for a driving licence if they have been free from any seizure for 12 months
epilepsy or multiple unprovoked seizures criteria for ‘til 70’ licence
free from any seizure for 5 years
withdrawal of epilepsy medication
should not drive whilst anti-epilepsy medication is being withdrawn and for 6 months after the lost dose
syncope
simple faint
no restriction
syncope
single episode, explained and treated
4 weeks
syncope
single episode, unexplained
6 months
syncope
two or more episodes
12 months
stroke or TIA
1 month + do not need to inform DLVA if no residual neurological deficit
multiple TIAs over a short period of time
3 months + inform DVLA
craniotomy
12 months
if the tumour is a benign meningioma and there is no seizure history, licence can be reconsidered 6 months after surgery if remains seizure free
pituitary tumour +. craniotomy
6 months
pituitary tumour + trans-sphenoidal surgery
can drive when there is no debarring residual impairment likely to affect safe driving
nacrolepsy/cataplexy
- cease driving on diagnosis
- can restart once ‘satisfactory control of symptoms’
