Heavy Drinking Fit

Q - I  had some sort of fit after heavy drinking.  Am I safe to drive ?

A - This is quite common amongst teenagers who drink to excess or take drugs. You are required to surrender your licence for 1 year to the DVLA under the rules for epilepsy.  You may then get it back if you are clear for one year.  It is not a flexible requirement and although many will shrug it off as a one off experience, that is no defence and  your insurance could be invalid if you continue to drive. Avoid binge drinking and drugs, they may damage your brain as well as your kidneys and if you lost your licence for medical reasons it could have a catastrophic effect on your life style.

That is the legal situation, but there is the pragmatic solution. If it has not been reported and you have not had a repeat episode, then LEARN your LESSON.   

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