DVLA and IST!

I was wandering if anyone else has IST ( inappropriate sinus tachycardia) or a different arrhythmia and have had to inform the DVLA and if anything happened? I just rang up and the lady is sending me a form to fill out and she said it’s a condition that does need to be reported... I’ve just bought my first car so yay my insurance is going to be sky high 🥴

[heathkir1]

I have IST but it’s controlled now. I have never informed DVLA. Didn’t even think of it.

[Hidden in reply to heathkir1]

I wasn’t sure on what to do! Mines also a lot better than it was I’m a new driver so thought better be safe than sorry! Thank you for replying!

[MichaelJH Heart Star]

Here is the appropriate link:

gov.uk/tachycardia-and-driving

[MichaelJH Heart Star in reply to MichaelJH]

Your insurance should not increase if the DVLA are happy and have granted you a licence. I have had diabetes since childhood and many companies tried loading premiums. This did mean shopping around as sometimes the trick seemed to get you on board and then load the premium! These days it is classed as discrimination! Hope you have a low insurance group car!

[Hidden in reply to MichaelJH]

Thank you! Yeah I think that’s the trick luckily the car I’ve bought does have a lower insurance which is great just got to find the right company! Thank you

[Lezzers in reply to Hidden]

If the DVLA are aware of your medical condition & have agreed you can continue to drive, under the disability act it is illegal for an insurer to load a premium or policy excess or impose terms because of a medical condition.

[Hidden in reply to MichaelJH]

Thank you!