DVLA

Question 1

DVLA first unprovoked/isolated seizure

Answer 1

6 months off if there are no relevant structural abnormalities on brain imaging and no definite epileptiform activity on EEG.

If these conditions are not met then this is increased to 12 months

Question 2

DVLA patients with established epilepsy or those with multiple unprovoked seizures

Answer 2

may qualify for a driving licence if they have been free from any seizure for 12 months

if there have been no seizures for 5 years (with medication if necessary) a ’til 70 licence is usually restored

Question 3

DVLA withdrawal of epilepsy medication

Answer 3

should not drive whilst anti-epilepsy medication is being withdrawn and for 6 months after the last dose

Question 4

DVLA syncope

Answer 4

simple faint: no restriction
single episode, explained and treated: 4 weeks off
single episode, unexplained: 6 months off
two or more episodes: 12 months off

Question 5

DVLA stroke/TIA

Answer 5

1 month off driving, may not need to inform DVLA if no residual neurological deficit

Question 6

DVLA multiple TIAs over short period of time

Answer 6

3 months off driving and inform DVLA

Question 7

DVLA after craniotomy

Answer 7

craniotomy e.g. For meningioma: 1 year off driving
pituitary tumour: craniotomy: 6 months; trans-sphenoidal surgery ‘can drive when there is no debarring residual impairment likely to affect safe driving’

Question 8

DVLA narcolepsy/cataplexy

Answer 8

cease driving on diagnosis, can restart once ‘satisfactory control of symptoms’

Question 9

DVLA chronic neuro conditions eg MS, MND

Answer 9

DVLA should be informed, complete PK1 form (application for driving licence holders state of health)