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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - Management
What should I advise a person with COPD about driving?
- For both group 1 (car or motorcycle) or group 2 (lorry or bus) entitlement:
- The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) need not been informed unless attacks are associated with disabling giddiness, fainting, or loss of consciousness.
- If the DVLA need to be notified, advise the person that it is their responsibility to do so.
- The latest information from the DVLA regarding medical fitness to drive can be obtained at www.dvla.gov.uk/medical/ataglance.
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