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Wednesday, 3 October 2023

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Heart attack and driving

A heart attack is a condition that you may need to tell the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) about. Telling DVLA will depend on what type of driving licence you hold. Find out if you need to tell DVLA about your condition.

Car or motorcycle driving licence holders

If you hold a car or motorcycle driving licence - you will not need to tell DVLA.

You should stop driving for at least one month and only restart driving when your doctor tells you that you are safe to do so.

For further information please download the leaflet 'CLE1066'.

Bus, coach or lorry driving licence holders

If you hold a bus, coach or lorry driving licence - you will need to tell DVLA.

To tell DVLA please download the medical questionnaire 'VOCH1' and send it to DVLA.

Where to send your completed questionnaires

You can send your completed questionnaires to DVLA by fax or post.

Fax
0845 850 0095

Post
Drivers Medical Group
DVLA
Swansea
SA99 1DF

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