21st June 2023

DVLA Guidance

Be aware of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) guidance, as patients must be informed of any driving restrictions.

The DVLA guidance for Group 1 licences (cars and motorcycles) for seizures or epilepsy are:

• First unprovoked epileptic seizure or a single isolated seizure – must not drive for 6 months.
• Established epilepsy – must be seizure-free for at least 1 year and have no history of unprovoked seizures.