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My brother had a brain tumour removed just before Christmas. He did not inform the DVLA and now, despite advice to the contrary, refuses to. His excuse is he will be prosecuted and may face a prison sentence and/or fine.

I am worried that the longer he leaves it, the worse things may become and the thought of a traffic accident in the meantime don't bear thinking about.

Any advice please

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    Hi,

    Did anyone on his care team tell him that he shouldn't drive? 

    A family member had a brain condition and an operation and her consultant told her in no uncertain terms that she couldn't drive and must inform the DVLA. If this advice wasn't given to your brother, he may well be OK to drive now that he has recovered. He should ask though if he has any doubts. 

    If he was advised not to drive and has been doing he needs to stop before he kills someone and himself.

     

    Best wishes

    Dave

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    Hi,

    Did anyone on his care team tell him that he shouldn't drive? 

    A family member had a brain condition and an operation and her consultant told her in no uncertain terms that she couldn't drive and must inform the DVLA. If this advice wasn't given to your brother, he may well be OK to drive now that he has recovered. He should ask though if he has any doubts. 

    If he was advised not to drive and has been doing he needs to stop before he kills someone and himself.

     

    Best wishes

    Dave

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