driving

Hi ifeel fine after having my pm fitted,thay told me i could drive after a week,its just over two weeks ,i have told dvla do i have to hang on untill thay get back to me before i can drive.

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it's ok

by Tracey_E - 2012-05-18 07:05:12

Why did you tell them? lol That just complicates things, I think. I'm not sure where you are, but generally all you need is physician's permission to drive. In UK there is a mandatory period of I think a month after a pm. US does not have any rules but some drs do.

dvla

by IAN MC - 2012-05-18 11:05:28

Hi Edmund .. In the UK the position is :-

After pacemaker insertion - driving must cease for 1 week. This was previously for 4 weeks until February 1999.

You must inform the DVLA

Driving may be permitted following a period of 1 week
after insertion if there are no other disqualifying conditions.

No; you don't need wait till the DVLA have replied.. if you have notified them; you can legally drive after a week. It is a further requirement of the DVLA that you :-

- agree to regular PM check-ups

- that you accept the advice of your Dr re driving if you need further treatment for your heart condition

- you must notify the DVLA if you have further attacks of giddiness or fainting

SO GET THOSE CAR KEYS OUT NOW AND GO FOR A SPIN !!

Cheers

Ian

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