knee replacement and driving

grannie39 | 10:36 Thu 06th Dec 2012 | Health & Fitness

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I am soon to have a full knee replacement, and I have been told to report this to the D V L A, has any one else done this, and does it affect your insurance.I am on the policy as the spouse. not the main driver. also at what stage was it reported just before or after the op. thanks

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woofgang

Who told you to tell the DVLA?

fbg40

Hi Grannie39
I had a knee replacement 7 years ago and didn't have to tell the DVLA. Had to wait at least 8 weeks before I was allowed to drive though ! My philosophy is, if you are unable to drive, why tell the DVLA ? Good luck with the op, keep us posted.
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bednobs

i have had 2x knee replacements and have never had to inform the dvla, When the doctor said i could drive again, i just did. Do you have an underlying contidion that you need the knee replacements for? Perhaps it's that you have to report?
As i wanted to drive a little sooner than usual afterwards, i got my gp to write a letter to the insurance company and rang them - they said as long as a medical person said it was ok for me to drive, all was ok

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