Ethical facts

Question 1

TIA driving rules (group 1 license)

Answer 1

No need to inform the DVLA, but shouldn’t drive for 4 weeks from the time of the TIA.

Question 2

Stroke driving rules (group 1 license)

Answer 2

No need to inform DVLA, shouldn’t drive for 4 weeks from time of stroke.

If any residual deficit at the end of this time, they should discuss with the DVLA prior to re-starting driving and will likely require a medical assessment to decide on this.

Question 3

Unprovoked first seizure driving rules (group 1 license)

Answer 3

DVLA should be informed.
Shouldn’t drive for 6 months.

During this time, investigations should be performed and depending on the results, they may be able to drive again after 6 months, or may have to wait till seizure-free for 1 year.

Question 4

Acute coronary syndromes driving rules (group 1 license)

Answer 4

DVLA does not need to be notified.
Patient shouldn’t drive for 1 week (unless they did not undergo successful angioplasty, in which case it is 4 weeks).