I had a seizure a year ago and surrendered my driving licence. Since then I have been diagnosed with ARVC and advised to fit an ICD.

[phantom-]

Does this mean an additional 6 months ban or will they take into account the 12 months already done?

[MichaelJH Heart Star]

Unfortunately, it means another six months from date of implantation. The DVLA link is:- gov.uk/guidance/cardiovascu...

Sorry to give you bad news. It might be worth ringing the DVLA medical people to confirm.

[sturon]

Hi. Your cardiologist can tell you the answer. I think after an ICD you cannot drive for 1 month. If the device shocks you then that would mean a longer period of no driving. The DVLA will also advise.

This is the DVLA link to the form:

gov.uk/defibrillators-and-d...

Good luck.