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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 

    I had a craniotomy for a secondary tumour 3 years ago and on the consent form I had to sign before the op said I had to inform DVLA. I was not allowed to drive for a year then had too apply . They wrote to my consultant and have been only given a yearly licence since.. I have never suffered any fits or blackouts but just having a craniotomy is enough reason to have to stop driving. I know people who have not told DVLA but think insurance would not pay out if they looked at medical records.

    Hope you can persuade him to let them know, better safe than sorry.

    Eileen P 

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    Hi 

    I had a craniotomy for a secondary tumour 3 years ago and on the consent form I had to sign before the op said I had to inform DVLA. I was not allowed to drive for a year then had too apply . They wrote to my consultant and have been only given a yearly licence since.. I have never suffered any fits or blackouts but just having a craniotomy is enough reason to have to stop driving. I know people who have not told DVLA but think insurance would not pay out if they looked at medical records.

    Hope you can persuade him to let them know, better safe than sorry.

    Eileen P 

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