Carotid artery stenosis and driving

You can be fined up to £1,000 if you don’t tell DVLA about a medical condition that affects your driving. If you’re involved in an accident, you may be prosecuted.

Car or motorcycle licence

You don’t need to tell DVLA if you have carotid artery stenosis.

Bus, coach or lorry licence

You must tell DVLA if you have carotid artery stenosis.

Fill in form VOCH1 and send it to DVLA. The address is on the form.