DVLA and Bi-ventricular pacemaker

[NorfolkGal]

How long will I be restricted from driving once I have my pacemaker fitted? Is it different times for different types?

[MichaelJH Heart Star]

You need to tell the DVLA. Usually it is a week for motorcycles/cars and six for PSV/HGV. With heart conditions you need your GP's/cardiologist's OK. You also need to inform your insurance company but your premium should be unaffected.

[Ruffio]

The hospital will advise based on the procedure. I was told to wait 6 weeks (and to be honest there was no way I'd drive a week after the pacemaker fitted, I was still in pain and couldn't have used a gear stick). When you declare to dvla they will contact your medical team to check the details.

[beardy_chris]

I was told not to drive for a week but that it would be okay to drive while the DLVA made up its mind (which took about 5 weeks and was no problem).

[Lisajack1 in reply to beardy_chris]

So is up to your cardiologist as to whether you can drive ?

[beardy_chris in reply to Lisajack1]

I would imagine there are rules they have to comply with....