Dvla & Heart Surgery

I assume you are familiar with https://www.gov.uk/health-conditions-and-driving

My son in law had a a seizure almost certainly caused by an inappropriately prescribed antibiotic and has had his licence suspended for a year. From an individual perspective it is beyond irksome but the rules are there for public safety and balance out difficult interests.

Suffice to say it is easier to handle if you roll with the punch rather than sticking your jaw out.......

Permanent loss of licence is less likely than suspension to ‘see how you go’. If you are demonstrably a liability to yourself and others you need to admit as much - just as if your eyesight went. Sh*t though, my sympathies.....

 

Sorry to hear your news and I fully understand your concern about missing the best riding weather. About 15 years ago, I went through a couple of months with AFib attacks which are similar to your problem. I got lucky, and they went away on their own. The point for you is that this may not be a permanent situation. You've been through a lot with this surgery and even if it went well, it's traumatic to your body. The new problem may just be a temporary response to that trauma. Once things settle down, you may be fine, or maybe some of the available medications will get it under control. If it were me, I would be working on a 'strategy' (maybe with an attorney) to keep the licensing agency from unnecessarily taking your license. That said, you're wise to not drive for a while since your condition can cause you to pass out. GOOD LUCK getting it back under control!

 

Sorry to hear about this mate
When I was 49yrs old I suffered a heart attack and had surgery to fit 4 stents
Was told not to drive/ride for 3 months
I’m on medication for the rest of my life
In order to get my licence back I had to tell DVLA of my condition
Good news for myself is that I have no restrictions on my licence because of my condition
Hope this will be the same for you
Have been told to always tell insurance companies about my condition (I do) and that they cannot up my premium because it would be discriminatory
In fairness I always tell them and never have a problem
I’m fortunate that DVLA class my licence as no restrictions and hope you get the same mate
Good luck mate and get well soon

 

Really sorry to hear this, it’s a. Bit of a double whammy, the most important thing is to get the recovery period over with as little stress as possible, as the consultant has suggested a lay off it’s for a reason.
My only suggestion, as you can’t ride your motorbike, is go buy some Lycra and a pushbike , get out there and piss off those fellas that can

 

Really sorry to hear about this and hope all goes well for you. It's an absolute bummer and I would feel just as you do. Some great encouragement and advice from those who've been on a similar situation - but that's still no excuse to wear lycra!

 

Hi Noel, I'm very sorry to hear your rather sad news, but let's hope you get back on the road in one form or another, very soon.

Re selling your bike, here's a few thoughts :

1. First of all determine what you believe to be a fair price. Check adverts for similar bike to yours, on private and dealer adds. Don't add any value for the new can (sell separately) and DO offer the bike in original condition in the sale;

2. Put your advert on several sites - here obviously, ebay, Auto-trader, Pistonheads etc.

The very best of luck to you.