Archive Website of the UK government

Please note that this website has a UK government accesskeys system.

Archive brought to you by Cross Stitch UK

Main menu

Wednesday, 3 October 2023

Motoring

Caesarean section and driving

Caesarean section is a condition that you do not need to tell the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) about.

You should stop driving after this procedure and only restart driving when your doctor tells you that you are safe to do so. Check your insurance cover to see if there are any restrictions about driving after a caesarean, as some insurance companies require your GP to certify you fit to drive. Most women do not feel fit to drive for a few weeks after a caesarean, and many wait till after the six week check.

Additional links

Simpler, Clearer, Faster

Try GOV.UK now

From 17 October, GOV.UK will be the best place to find government services and information

Help with PDF files

To view PDF files you need Adobe Reader. The program is freely available if you do not already have it.

Access keys

If you would like to take part in our website visitor survey, please visit the site and then come back and select this link to take part in the survey.