Hi Everybody. I have just been on the DVLA site and found that if you have a pacemaker you have to declare it.

[sunigirl]

Eek! I have had one for two years. (Did not have AV node ablation). Now I am declaring it will I be fined? ( I also have A.F). It does ask when it was fitted. Anyone had this situation. Thanks for any replies. Sunigirl .

[Costa-Del-Solway]

I did write to them after I had mine fitted about 8 years ago, got a letter back noting it and saying it was ok to drive. I would just explain to them that you were unaware of the need to notify them, would not imagine they would issue a fine.

[sunigirl in reply to Costa-Del-Solway]

Hi Costa Del Solway

Thank you. It has put my mind at ease. As much as it can be with AF

[Costa-Del-Solway in reply to sunigirl]

Was just looking at gov.uk which is a bit unclear cos I had a second ablation last week, it says 'you may need tell dvl a if you have had a catheter ablation'. Hospital said it is ok to drive after 2 days and no need to advise dvla .

[mumknowsbest Volunteer]

Hi

I have had a pacemaker for 3 years and I dont think I let the DVLA know. I did tell them about my AF and I have had a AV node ablation so things have improved. Think I had better check. I dont think they fine you, you can always plead ignorance

Eileen

[sunigirl]

Thanks everyone. I will let you know the out come.

[diggercase]

Most of the heart problems only come in to force when u r an lgv or psi driver ,I had mine taken away because of permanent af heart failure, my car licence is safe for now.