DVLA

Question 1

1st unprovoked seizure

Answer 1

Inform DVLA; 6 months if no structural/EEG abnormalities, 12 months otherwise

Question 2

Established epilepsy

Answer 2

May qualify for driving license if 12 months seizure free

Question 3

Stroke/TIA

Answer 3

1 month, no need to inform DVLA if no residual deficit

Question 4

Multiple TIAs

Answer 4

Inform DVLA, 3 months

Question 5

Hypertension- group 2 drivers

Answer 5

Disqualified if persistent resting BP over than 180 systolic and.or 100 diastolic

Question 6

Elective angioplasty

Answer 6

1 week

Question 7

CABG

Answer 7

4 weeks

Question 8

ACS

Answer 8

4 weeks; 1 week if successfully treated with PCI/angioplasty

Question 9

ICD

Answer 9

Permanent bar for Group 2 drivers.

6 months if inserted for sustained ventricular arrythmia, 1 month if inserted prophylactically

Question 10

Aortic aneurym

Answer 10

Disqualified if > 6.5cm

Question 11

Heart transplant

Answer 11

6 weeks

Question 12

Diabetes

Answer 12

12 months without any severe hypoglycaemic events; full awareness

Question 13

Pyschiatric disorders generally

Answer 13

Need to inform DVLA other than mild cognitive impairment

Question 14

Alcohol misuse

Answer 14

6 months

Question 15

Alcohol dependency

Answer 15

1 year

Question 16

Obstructive sleep apnoea

Answer 16

Inform DVLA if causing excessive daytime sleepiness