ICD and driving licence

[Mrbluesea]

It has been suggested that I have an ICD. If I do have one fitted am I correct in thinking I will have my driving licence revoked for 6 months and then further revoked if the ICD delivers a shock. If so is that for a further 6 months from the date the shock is delivered.

Thanks

[Lezzers]

The no driving time depends on why you're having the ICD fitted. If it's being fitted as a precaution then it's a month no driving, if it's being fitted due to a cardiac event it's 6 months no driving. Your cardiologist/EP will tell you how long not to drive for. If at any time your ICD shocks you its 6 months no driving. But its a rolling 6 months, so if you're already not driving & your ICD kicks in the 6 months starts over again. My husband had a VT storm in January last year & wasn't able to drive for 6 months. In April last year his ICD shocked him twice so the 6 months started again.

Hope that makes sense!

[Mrbluesea in reply to Lezzers]

Thank you. Perfect response, very clear.

[BeeBee79 in reply to Mrbluesea]

Can I also add that if it is secondary and/or you do get shocked, do NOT let them revoke it. Surrender it yourself as you immediately get it back this way but if they revoke it, it takes forever to get back….

[DaveTR in reply to BeeBee79]

Wise words BeeBee79. After a shock from my ICD in January I contacted DVLA to see what I should do. This ended in my licence being revoked. The re-application process for my licence took 5 months (yes 5 months!). Next time I will be 'surrending' my licence. As you say, by surrendering the licence you can drive after 6 months while they process the application (as long as you meet DVLA criteria).

[Rnba]

I thought it was a month if you did not have an episode and it was preventative and 6 months after a shock

[fishonabike]

Read this : gov.uk/government/publicati... - and any other info the leaflet directs you toYou cardiologist may not be up to date so find out for yourself

[Blackknight57]

im also on the list . Initially 4 weeks after fitting and a minimum of 4 weeks after it shocks you. Depending on. Why it shocked you.

[Hoocher62]

If you do have it fitted, remember to inform the DVLA and also your car insurance company. It has to be noted as a DVLA aware, no restrictions in your insurance policy.Also make sure its noted on travel insurance too