Driving Advice

Question 1

What is the requirement for driving after epilepsy or multiple seizures?

Answer 1

Must remain seizure free for 12 months.

Then can have license considered.

Question 2

What is the driving advice following a confirmed stroke?

Answer 2

Must not drive for at least 1 month.

If there is a deficit >1 month, must inform DVLA.

Question 3

What is the driving restriction for syncope with reversible cause?

Answer 3

4 weeks off driving. No need to inform DVLA.

For Group 2 license, must inform DVLA and 3 months off driving.

Question 4

What is the driving restriction after a first unprovoked isolated seizure?

Answer 4

Must not drive for 6 months.

12 months if an underlying cause is found. Must notify DVLA.

Question 5

What should be done after isolated syncope with unknown cause?

Answer 5

Must inform DVLA, 6 months off driving.

Or Group 2 license revoked for 12 months and must inform DVLA.

Question 6

What are the driving restrictions for isolated vasovagal?

Answer 6

No restriction.

Or for Group 2 license, must not drive for 3 months and inform DVLA.

Question 7

What is the driving restriction after multiple TIAs?

Answer 7

Must not drive for 3 months.

Must notify DVLA.

Question 8

What is the requirement for driving after recurrent unexplained syncope?

Answer 8

12 months off driving must inform DVLA.

Or Group 2 10 year ban must inform DVLA.