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Driving Regulations
DVLA regulations mean that anyone who has had a seizure will lose their driving licence for a year. You are required to inform the DVLA that you have had a seizure. You can do this by telephoning their medical unit on 0870 600 0301, or by completing a form available at:
www.dvla.gov.uk/With medical and DVLA approval, a person can have their licence returned after twelve months have passed and they have had no seizures. There are different regulations for people with sleep seizures. If 3 years have passed and a person has had only sleep seizures during this time, and no seizures whilst awake, they can have their driving licence back.
There are stricter guidelines for HGV / PCV licences. See our Driving Factsheet for more information:
Driving FactsheetIf you are unable to drive for medical reasons please read the following section about free bus travel in Scotland.
Free Bus Travel
Many people find losing their driving licence one of the most difficult parts of having epilepsy. If you have lost your licence due to a seizure then you will be entitled to free bus travel throughout Scotland. Please call our helpline on 0808 800 2 200 for an application form and more information, or see:
Free Bus Pass section which explains how to apply