DVLA

Question 1

First seizure DVLA

Answer 1

6 months if no structural abnormalities and no definite epileptiform activity on EEG -if not then 12

Question 2

Established epilepsy DVLA

Answer 2

If seizure free for 12 months then good but don’t drive for 6 months after last dose if being withdrawn from meds

Question 3

Syncope DVLA

Answer 3

Simple faint is no time off
Single explained and treated is 4 weeks off
or 6month if unexplained

Two or more is 12 months

Question 4

Stroke DVLA

Answer 4

1 month but 3 months if multiple TIAs

Question 5

ICD DVLA

Answer 5

If it’s prophylactic then no driving for 1 month
If it’s secondary preventative ICD or following ICD shock therapy then six months

Ban on Group 2 driving

Question 6

Dvla post angioplasty / MI managed successfully w angioplasty

Answer 6

One week

Question 7

Pacemaker DVLA

Answer 7

One week

Same as post angioplasty

Question 8

Catheter ablation for arrythmia DVLA

Answer 8

2 days off driving