DVLA "at a glance" fitness to drive - Heart Rhythm UK

-The applicant or licence holder must notify DVLA unless stated otherwise in the text
NB A Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction of < 0.4 is considered a bar to Group 2 Entitlement.
CARDIOVASCULAR DISORDER
LEFT VENTRICULAR ASSIST
DEVICES
GROUP 1 ENTITLEMENT
ODL – CAR, M/CYCLE
Driving should cease on
insertion. (Re-) licensing can be
considered on an individual basis
6/12 after device implantation.
DVLA should be notified.
GROUP 2 ENTITLEMENT
VOC – LGV/PCV
Permanently bars
HEART OR HEART LUNG
TRANSPLANT
Driving may continue provided no
other disqualifying condition.
DVLA need not be notified
Disqualifies from driving if
symptomatic.
Re/licensing may be permitted
provided:
• The exercise or other functional
test requirements can be met.
• The LV ejection fraction is = to or
> 0.4.
• There is no other disqualifying
condition.
HEART VALVE DISEASE
(to include surgery, ie replacement
and/or repair)
CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE
Driving may continue provided no
other disqualifying condition.
DVLA need not be notified
Driving may continue provided
there is no other disqualifying
condition.
Disqualifies from driving:
• Whilst symptomatic.
• For 12 months after cerebral
embolism following which
Specialist assessment is required to
determine licensing fitness.
Re/licensing may be permitted provided
that there is no other disqualifying
condition.
Disqualifies from driving when
complex or severe disorder(s) is (are)
present.
Following a first licence application
or identification of such a condition,
specialist assessment may be
required before a licence is
(re)issued.
Certain conditions will require the
issue of a medical review licence for
1, 2 or 3 years.
Following a first licence application or
identification of such a condition,
specialist assessment may be required
before a licence is (re)issued. Those
with minor disease and others who have
had successful repair of defects or relief
of valvular problems, fistulae etc may
be licensed provided there is no other
disqualifying condition.
Certain conditions will require the issue
of a medical review licence for 1, 2 or 3
years.
SYNCOPE
NB Cough Syncope
see Chapter 7
See section entitled “Loss of
Consciousness” (Chapter 1)
See section entitled “Loss of
Consciousness” (Chapter 1)
See Appendix at end of this Chapter
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