DVLA - Syncope

[Dullblue1234]

Hi All,

Just wondering if anyone has experienced a blackout and subsequently been told not to drive by the DVLA, and how they resolved this?

Husband felt unwell whilst out for dinner in December, which lead to him passing out for a few seconds. As this came on when he was sat down, he went to the doctors for tests, and was told not to drive in the interim.
All tests are coming back as normal - no issues whatever and has been given a clean bill of health. Doctor thinks it was just 'one of those things'

We've now received a letter from the DVLA saying he can't drive for 6 months, but can re-apply to have his application reconsidered.

My question is, what determines whether they will say yes or no in 6mo time!?
They will consider his reapplication subject to satisfactory medical reports, however there will not be any further tests to support any diagnosis, as the doctor has concluded there is nothing wrong. Letter also states that cause and treatment is required- but all tests are coming back that he is fine - erg, no treatment! I feel like we are going round in circles.

Has anyone experienced this, and able to shed some light?

It will be treated similar to epilepsy in that you have to not had a seizure or in your husbands case an episode for x amount of time (decided I'd of thought on medical guidance given to dvla) if he has not had another episode in the six months dvla may want proof of that via gp then he will probably be given the green light to drive again.

I bloody hope so.
It's literally crippling us!
I just want to know how to guarantee he will get it back x

You can't guarantee he'll get it back because it depends what happens in that 6mths. However if he has no more episodes or symptoms then he will get it back.
It's basically a safety period to make sure it really is a one off and that it won't happen again whilst he's at the wheel.

Unfortunately you can't guarantee he'll get it back as you don't know what the medical reports will show in 6 months. But hopefully he'll be ok

DB had a six month wait ,he drove off the road when blacked out, fortunately only into bushes, no more blackouts so got licence back after 6months.

I haven’t been able to drive for a year due to a sudden medical condition. Just be aware the DVLA take a very long time to do the checking process to get your license back. I should be able to drive now but can’t as still waiting on them to do the paperwork. So far, 9 weeks and counting 😡