Driving rules

Question 1

Epilepsy (first seizure)

Answer 1

Stop driving
Inform the DVLA
No structural deformities and no epileptiform activity on EEG:
6 months
Above conditions not met:
12 months

Question 2

Established epilepsy/multiple unprovoked seizures

Answer 2

If seizure free for a year can qualify for a driving license
If seizure free for 5 years often a til 70 license is issued

Question 3

Withdrawal of AEDs

Answer 3

No driving whilst being withdrawn or for 6months post last dose

Question 4

Simple faint

Answer 4

No restriction

Question 5

1 episode of syncope (explained and treated)

Answer 5

4 weeks off

Question 6

Single episodes of syncope unexplained

Answer 6

6 months off

Question 7

2 or more episodes of syncope

Answer 7

12 months off

Question 8

Stroke/TIA

Answer 8

1 month off
If no residual neurology don’t need to tell DVLA

Question 9

Multiple TIAs in quick succession

Answer 9

Tell DVLA
3 months off

Question 10

Craniotomy

Answer 10

1 year off
(unless for benign tumour and no seizures after then only 6 months)

Question 11

Pituitary tumour

Answer 11

Craniotomy: 6 months
Trans-sphenoidal: striaght away if no impairment

Question 12

Narcolepsy/cataplexy

Answer 12

case by case

Question 13

Chronic neuro conditions (MS, MND etc)

Answer 13

inform DVLA and complete PK1 form

Question 14

Elective angioplasty

Answer 14

1 week

Question 15

CABG

Answer 15

4 weeks

Question 16

ACS

Answer 16

4 weeks
1 week if successfully treated with angio

Question 17

Pacemaker insertion

Answer 17

1 week

Question 18

ICD insertion

Answer 18

if for ventricular arrhythmia 6 months off
Prophylactically 1 month (permaban if youre a group 2 driver)

Question 19

Catheter ablation

Answer 19

2 days

Question 20

Heart transplant

Answer 20

6 weeks - dont tell DVLA

Question 21

AAA >6.0cm

Answer 21

Tell DVLA can drive if being monitored
IF >6.5cm no driving

Question 22

Blepharospasm

Answer 22

Needs consultant opinion

Question 23

Visual field defects

Answer 23

Cease driving
May be able to if remaining vision meets recommended national guidelines for visual fields

Question 24

Mono-ocular visual loss

Answer 24

Inform DVLA
If acuity and fields normal in remaining eye may drive