Curious

I just recently had a pacemaker put in 2 weeks ago can i continue to drive commercial vehicles

7 Comments

???

by BillH - 2016-01-07 02:01:27

Where are you? The rules vary by country and state.

And what is the underlying problem that requires the PM?

depends where you are

by Tracey_E - 2016-01-07 03:01:20

Pacers are ok more often than not, icd's are not allowed cdl's.

Check with DVLA

by chatterbox3110 - 2016-01-07 05:01:37

You need to inform DVLA regardless if you're in UK, they can send you a form or you can download it.

https://www.gov.uk/pacemakers-and-driving

Correction

by BillH - 2016-01-07 06:01:36

" Fact is your pacemaker wouldn't work long driving acrosws the ocean anyway. "

The pacemaker is water proof. It won't have any problems if you drive, fly, swim, or row across the big pond.

However, I make no such guarantees for the truck.

Also trying to meet the DOT and UK rules at the same time will "drive" him crazy.

CDL's

by Good Dog - 2016-01-07 09:01:07

I have an Ohio CDL and there is no issue with pacemakers. It should not have any impact on getting a CDL in the U.S.

David

Many thanks

by 210shock - 2016-01-08 01:01:50

Thanks for the input guys it has been helpful

ICD NO cdl

by locksmith335 - 2016-01-10 12:01:06

just took physical for dot and passed with flying colors until the ICD was seen. Doctor said sorry buddy. you just failed. DOT passed law last year that a pacer with a defib in it weather it works or not is a total fail. no CDL .
Sorry friend.

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