What is the ealiest time anyone has had licence back.

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[McAdoo]

After 12 months seizure free you can usually get your licence back. Your GP will have to confirm you're fit to drive and then you will be issued with a Medical licence which is reviewed every 3 years. That rule certainly applies here in Northern Ireland - not only did I lose my licence when first diagnosed but I worked in the Driving Test centre for 20 years so know this info is definitely accurate. I live in an extremely rural area so the loss of my licence was a dreadful blow - that said the 12 months passed by much quicker than I imagined and I probably ended up a bit slimmer and fitter as a result of all the forced walking everywhere.

Dawn

[nightcat]

i phoned d.v.a.l recently and ask them if i could do my provisual test again, but they said no because i still have seizure,s which are due to stress these are called stress spames.

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Hi,

I don't have a legally binding response to the question but in conversation with various medical professionals over the years I have gained the following information

Hopefully it's not patronising to give the examples as a case file type response. I think it will help make it clear ( did for me originally )

Patient A - patient A has never had any symptoms or signs relating to Eplipsy during their life. Whilst on a night out Patient A had the misfortune to bang their head rather hard. At this point a seizure occurred resulting in a tonic clonic event. As a result of the single seizure the driving licence was revoked as per general guidelines. This included a HGV licence. After 4 months no other events occurred and a scan and strobe light test show no indication of damage or tendency. In an attempt to re acquire the licence Patient A went the route of demonstrating a trauma induced seizure. A single event with no per concerns and no post events. Licence was returned.

(Whether or not the level of consciousness was a factor I can't be sure)

Patient B - patient B has had seizures since late teens. Frequent at first but stable (to about 1 a year or less ) then none, all with correctly monitored medications. On a holiday patient B slipped in the shower and hit their head on a bathroom handle and the floor. A severe cut o cured as well as momentary unconsciousness. During the blackout a seizure occurred. Full tonic clonic with the normal after affects for this person. License was revoked and time passed without further incident. Despite the history of monitored seizures an application to return the licence was submitted using the same reason as patient A, trauma induced seizure. Licence could have been returned. Patient B declined on the moral gro unds that a seizure is a seizure when you have Eplipsy. The tendency and possibility is ever present and the normal 12months wait was the right thing to do.

It's worth noting that the original scenario presented to me was actually regarding a non commercial pilot. I myself would not wish to be resp on single for any incidents involving a ton of metal an engine and another person. 12 months with daytime seizures is I believe the agreed standard now. 2 years if nocturnal seizures as they are more difficult to monitor. As is always the case each individual is so very different and because of that everyone must decide for themselves what feels right and safe. I would personally rather be without a licence for longer than required to ensure I was safe. But to be honest a while ago now I gave up on using a car as a driver. I cycle, walk or use public transport. The idea of paying for a car that I could easily be unable to use next week or month was just to annoying. Lot of money lot of hassle.

As I said at the start, this is not a medical or legal opinion it is more a retelling of situations I have come across. I hope this at least helps to point you in the direction of an answer or at least a way to find a better more conclusive one

i myself was learning to drive at 19 when i hd my first seizure, 2 weeks before my test. i was gutted. however the time initially took to control my seizures left walking, cycling and using public transport everywhere. Sometimes I miss being able to drive. For the most part though i would never be able to rely on it as my seizures, though controlled could still occur at least once a year. Once list licence is returned in the uk after 12months if medically signed off. The very best of luck and the greatest wish of care to you. happy trails my friend.

Regards G.M..........