Driving After Knee Op

[granny grump]

Not sure whether to put this here; in motoring or Body and soul. My friend has just had a op on her knee and she wondered if she had to let the DVLA know that she is not fit to drive -and also when she is finally fit Can anyone clarify this please?

[furrypusscat]

I had joint replacement last year. I was told not to drive until I had been reviewed in clinic which was 8 weeks post op. Then I was fine. If it is only a temporary thing like mine, then there is no need to inform DVLA. She must only drive when her GP/specialist says she is fine to do so.

[jennyjoan]

I don't know the correct procedure but do think she would need to not drive for 6 weeks.

Somebody on here could advise you of the correct procedure tho.

[granny grump]

Thank you both - that makes sense

[Buenchico]

Quote:
"You must tell DVLA if you’ve had an operation [i]and you’re still unable to drive 3 months later[i]"

Source:
https://www.gov.uk/surgery-and-driving

[Peter Pedant]

no

six weeks

[cupotee2]

I've had total knee replacements of both knees...the literature and surgeon said no driving for 6 weeks...you won't be covered by your insurance for that time.

You don't have to notify DVLA for that op.

[Islay]

Hi granny grump, after my recent op I contacted the DVLA and was advised as per Chris's link, also your friends insurance company will have some restrictions in place - mine was no driving for 4 weeks and then perform an emergency stop without any pain.