Pacemakers and driving

You must tell DVLA if you have been fitted with a pacemaker.

You do not need to tell DVLA if you have had a pacemaker battery change. This is also known as a ‘box’ change.

You can be fined up to £1,000 if you do not tell DVLA about a medical condition or treatment that affects your driving. You may be prosecuted if you’re involved in an accident as a result.

Car or motorcycle licence

You can also fill in form H1 and send it to DVLA. The address is on the form.

Bus, coach or lorry licence

Fill in form VOCH1 and send it to DVLA. The address is on the form.