Why you should stop driving when you have had a seizure
Last checked 24/11/2008
- If you carry on driving you are breaking the law - and could face prosecution.
- Your current driving licence isn’t valid.
- Your car insurance may not cover you.
- Any type of seizure, no matter how slight or brief, can affect your ability to drive safely.
For information on when you can start driving again, see Driving law relating to seizures
November 2008
Epilepsy advice and information
- What is epilepsy?
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- Why you should stop driving when you have had a seizure
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- What do I need to do to inform the driving agency?
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- What if I’m not happy with their decision?
- Making a formal appeal
- UK driving regulations
- How to reapply for your driving licence
- How long will my licence last for?
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- Applying for a driving licence for the first time
- Withdrawing your anti-epileptic drugs
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