Epilepsy license

[ANSWERS12E]

Hi I got my provisional license taken away from me when I was 17 it was cut up in front of me by the police I was told it needed to be 2 years without a seizure for me to get another one.i have completed the 2 years seizure free but do not know how to reapply for my provisional as It was cut up and u don't want to reapply saying it was damaged and end up losing my money is anyone able to direct me on where I should apply and how because I've asked dvla they don't no anything and I've asked other epilepsy helplines so can someone please be able to point me in the right direction tha kyou

[sloan44]

Hello. I am in the U.S and do not know rules on a provisional license in the U.K, but if I were to lose my Drivers license in the U.S, due to a seizure, I would have to go without a seizure for 6 months, along with a form signed my my neurologist, in order to be issued a license again. The only way to do so is you would reapply for the license, state it was taken due to a seizure, pay the fee, and receive a new license. They should have a record as to way it was taken. Unfortunately, there is no way of avoiding the fee for a new license. Not in the U.S, I doubt anywhere.

[Slof]

Hi, you need to apply to the DVLA to get your provisional license back. Forms should be online. The DVLA will contact your GP to confirm you have been seizure free so it will take a while.

[EpilepsyAction1 Partner Epilepsy Action]

I’m pleased you’ve heard from others on this platform, as sharing information and experiences can be a good idea.

We have information on how to re-apply for your driving licence here: epilepsy.org.uk/living/driving/applying-or-reapplying-for-your-driving-licence

If you think it may be helpful to discuss this information further with one of our advisers you can contact us by live chat or the Epilepsy Action Helpline freephone 0808 800 5050. Our helpline is open Monday to Friday 8.30am until 5.00pm and Saturday 10.00am until 4.00pm: epilepsy.org.uk/support-for-you/the-epilepsy-action-helpline

Can I just check you also know about our other services?

We have our Talk and Support groups (epilepsy.org.uk/support-for-you/talk-and-support-virtual-groups) and befriending service (epilepsy.org.uk/support-for-you/epilepsy-befriending).

We also have a membership offer which is designed to help people stay up to date with all the latest epilepsy news, views and research: epilepsy.org.uk/involved/join

Regards

Jess

Epilepsy Action Helpline Team