cardiac disease and vocational driving
Last edited 06/2019
Group 2 entitlement:
- angina
- Must notify the DVLA.
- Must not drive when symptoms occur.
- A licence will be refused or revoked if symptoms continue (treated or untreated).
- May be relicensed/licensed (provided there is no other disqualifying
condition) if:
- no angina for at least 6 weeks
- the requirements for exercise or other functional tests can be
met
- acute coronary syndrome
- defined as:
- 1. Unstable angina (symptoms at rest with ECG changes)
- 2. Non STEMI (non ST elevation myocardial infarction) with at least
two of the following criteria
- symptoms at rest
- raised serum Troponin
- ECG changes
- 3. STEMI (ST elevation myocardial infarction) symptoms with ST elevation on ECG
- Must not drive and must notify the DVLA - for all ACS.
- Licence will be refused or revoked.
- May be relicensed/licensed after at least 6 weeks if:
- the requirements for exercise or other functional tests can be met
- LV ejection fraction is at least 40%
- there is no other disqualifying condition
- defined as:
- elective percutaneous coronary intervention (angioplasty +/- stent)
- Must not drive and must notify the DVLA
- Licence will be refused or revoked.
- May be relicensed/licensed after at least 6 weeks if:
- LV ejection fraction is at least 40%
- the requirements for exercise or other functional tests can be met
- there is no other disqualifying condition
- CABG
- Must not drive and must notify the DVLA
- Licence will be refused or revoked
- May be relicensed/licensed after 3 months if:
- LV ejection fraction is at least 40%
- the requirements for exercise or other functional tests can be met, at least 3 months postoperatively
- there is no other disqualifying condition
Please consult the Drivers and Vehicle Licensing Agency for most up-to-date advice.
Reference:
coronary artery bypass grafting (off pump and via cardiopulmonary bypass)