What to bring

Stroke or mini-stroke (TIA)

Anyone who has had a stroke or a mini-stroke (TIA), at any time.

You must bring

  • The hospital or stroke clinic letter with the diagnosis and the date.
  • Any later clinic letters about recovery or ongoing problems.

What the DVLA says (Group 2 standard, used for D4 and taxi medicals)

  • After a stroke or TIA, a bus or lorry licence is normally refused for at least 1 year. You must tell the DVLA.
  • After that, you may be licensed if you have no lasting problems that affect driving.

Taxi and private hire medicals use this same Group 2 standard in most councils. Source: DVLA, Assessing fitness to drive.

Why we ask

The date of the event matters. If it was less than a year ago, booking now may waste your money.

Contact us before you book

With this condition the rules are strict. A two-minute chat can save you a wasted £45.

This page explains the DVLA standard in plain English. It is not a decision about you. The doctor decides what can be signed on the day, and your council or the DVLA makes the licensing decision.