Driving Regulations

Can people with epilepsy drive a car?

Yes, provided the person has been free of seizures for one year and is certified fit to drive by a doctor.

LICENCE HOLDERS:
IF YOU ALREADY HOLD A DRIVING LICENCE AND DEVELOP EPILEPSY, YOU SHOULD STOP DRIVING IMMEDIATELY.

Driving Regulations – Updated with Important Changes

The Road Traffic (Licensing of Drivers) Regulations, 15th November 1999, set out the conditions under which a person with epilepsy can obtain a driving licence-: » read more

 

Applying For a Licence

Explanatory notes » read more

 

Do I need a medical report?

If you have epilepsy or have had any history of epilepsy, and you are one year seizure free your application » read more

 

What counts as a seizure in respect of the law on driving?

All episodes of epileptic activity » read more

 

Driving Safely

Some useful advice » read more

 

Motor Insurance

It is advisable to firstly shop around for the most competitive quote » read more