Dislocated hip - when can I drive?

PCshedman · 30-03-2010, 17:53

Have dislocated hip and had two weeks in traction. Now not allowed to put left foot down for 6 weeks and am hobbling on crutches.
Any idea when I can drive again? Maverick a manual but daughter has an auto car.

Tony · 30-03-2010, 19:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by PCshedman

Have dislocated hip and had two weeks in traction. Now not allowed to put left foot down for 6 weeks and am hobbling on crutches.
Any idea when I can drive again? Maverick a manual but daughter has an auto car.

When your doctor says so ! until then concentrate on getting better. Physio
soon?
regards
Tony

PCshedman · 30-03-2010, 21:17

Have exercises from hospital. Wondering about legal/insurance perspective?

briggie · 30-03-2010, 21:19

try contacting the drivers medical unit at swansea and asking their advice , but as far as i know from my own experience , as long as your doctor agrees its ok to drive and you shouldnt have to inform your insurance company , ... although i did anyway .

Deleted account DD · 01-04-2010, 17:40

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Originally Posted by briggie

you shouldnt have to inform your insurance company ,

Sorry but that is completely incorrect. Any condition you develop which includes an injury such as this changes, the terms of, ie the contract you took out with , the insurance company IF it impedes your ability to drive or may do so. Where the differences between companies come in is some may require a medical opinion from a specialist, others may just say carry on just be careful thanks for letting us know.

Never mind hearsay, if you dont do it properly and have a bump then the issue of your condition is raised (and believe you me "witnesss" note all sorts of things ) you may well find yourself uninsured and gaining a handful of points on your licence for no insurance and driving otherwise than accordance with. It has happened to people.

As Briggie indicated DVLA are the definitive authority for allowing you to drive and will base any decision on firm medical advice, possibly gp's for minor conditions but more likely a specialist. Check with them . Insurance only give you the correct cover to drive and cover obligations once you have DVLAs permission

Get well soon anyway and chill in the meantime

PCshedman · 01-04-2010, 18:26

I have an appointment now with the consultant who did the relocation in 4 weeks time and will seek his opinion as advised. It is one week since I was
discharged.
Still feel uncertain about driving a manual so am considering an auto option eg Pajero (are they any good?)

Deleted account DD · 01-04-2010, 19:51

Jeep Grand Cherokee auto are sublime

briggie · 30-03-2010, 21:26

How to tell DVLA about a medical condition If you've had, or currently suffer from a medical condition or disability that may affect your driving you must tell the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA). You'll also need to provide details if you develop a new condition or disability or one that has become worse since your licence was issued.
Failure to notify DVLA is a criminal offence and is punishable by a fine of up to £1000.
Surrendering your driving licence
The medical standards of fitness to drive are available to all medical practitioners. If your doctor, in accordance with these standards, has advised you that you should not drive you may wish to surrender your licence. You can reapply for its restoration at a later date. Surrendering your licence has an advantage, if and when you decide to reapply.

briggie · 30-03-2010, 21:30

INF94 Customer Service Guide for Drivers with Medical Conditions

briggie · 30-03-2010, 21:31

http://www.dft.gov.uk/dvla/medical/about_dri_med.aspx

click on the bit i posted just before this , it tells you exactly what to do

briggie · 30-03-2010, 21:46

sorry to be a nuisance , but your medical practitioner ( gp or otherwise ) should be fully aware of the medical standards required , if he then says he has no objection to you driving , then from a legal standpoint you dont have a problem , but inform your insurance company anyway .

the above is drawn from my own experience , hope this helps .

regards.and get well soon

pete

PCshedman · 30-03-2010, 21:59

Thanks for that. Hip has been re-located for 2 weeks now, but have to keep weight off left foot for 6 weeks further so am on crutches. Trouble is, as it is left leg am eyeing daughter's Toyota atomatic as a possibility in a few weeks.
Would this be silly I wonder?

briggie · 30-03-2010, 22:00

check with gp first

PCshedman · 30-03-2010, 22:01

Will do. Thanks

zippy656 · 31-03-2010, 05:44

um PCshedman care to say how you did it then??

30-03-2010, 17:53	#1
PCshedman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Oldham Vehicle: Maverick 2.7 td 1994 swb Posts: 112	Dislocated hip - when can I drive? Have dislocated hip and had two weeks in traction. Now not allowed to put left foot down for 6 weeks and am hobbling on crutches. Any idea when I can drive again? Maverick a manual but daughter has an auto car.

30-03-2010, 21:17	#3
PCshedman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Oldham Vehicle: Maverick 2.7 td 1994 swb Posts: 112	Have exercises from hospital. Wondering about legal/insurance perspective?

30-03-2010, 21:19	#4
briggie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: peoples democratic republic of west yorkshire Vehicle: " alice " Posts: 10,473	try contacting the drivers medical unit at swansea and asking their advice , but as far as i know from my own experience , as long as your doctor agrees its ok to drive and you shouldnt have to inform your insurance company , ... although i did anyway .

01-04-2010, 18:26	#6
PCshedman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Oldham Vehicle: Maverick 2.7 td 1994 swb Posts: 112	I have an appointment now with the consultant who did the relocation in 4 weeks time and will seek his opinion as advised. It is one week since I was discharged. Still feel uncertain about driving a manual so am considering an auto option eg Pajero (are they any good?)

01-04-2010, 19:51	#7
Deleted account DD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 4,705	Jeep Grand Cherokee auto are sublime

30-03-2010, 21:26	#8
briggie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: peoples democratic republic of west yorkshire Vehicle: " alice " Posts: 10,473	How to tell DVLA about a medical condition If you've had, or currently suffer from a medical condition or disability that may affect your driving you must tell the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA). You'll also need to provide details if you develop a new condition or disability or one that has become worse since your licence was issued. Failure to notify DVLA is a criminal offence and is punishable by a fine of up to £1000. Surrendering your driving licence The medical standards of fitness to drive are available to all medical practitioners. If your doctor, in accordance with these standards, has advised you that you should not drive you may wish to surrender your licence. You can reapply for its restoration at a later date. Surrendering your licence has an advantage, if and when you decide to reapply.

30-03-2010, 21:30	#9
briggie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: peoples democratic republic of west yorkshire Vehicle: " alice " Posts: 10,473	INF94 Customer Service Guide for Drivers with Medical Conditions

30-03-2010, 21:31	#10
briggie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: peoples democratic republic of west yorkshire Vehicle: " alice " Posts: 10,473	http://www.dft.gov.uk/dvla/medical/about_dri_med.aspx click on the bit i posted just before this , it tells you exactly what to do

30-03-2010, 21:46	#11
briggie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: peoples democratic republic of west yorkshire Vehicle: " alice " Posts: 10,473	sorry to be a nuisance , but your medical practitioner ( gp or otherwise ) should be fully aware of the medical standards required , if he then says he has no objection to you driving , then from a legal standpoint you dont have a problem , but inform your insurance company anyway . the above is drawn from my own experience , hope this helps . regards.and get well soon pete

30-03-2010, 21:59	#12
PCshedman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Oldham Vehicle: Maverick 2.7 td 1994 swb Posts: 112	Thanks for that. Hip has been re-located for 2 weeks now, but have to keep weight off left foot for 6 weeks further so am on crutches. Trouble is, as it is left leg am eyeing daughter's Toyota atomatic as a possibility in a few weeks. Would this be silly I wonder?

30-03-2010, 22:00	#13
briggie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: peoples democratic republic of west yorkshire Vehicle: " alice " Posts: 10,473	check with gp first

30-03-2010, 22:01	#14
PCshedman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Oldham Vehicle: Maverick 2.7 td 1994 swb Posts: 112	Will do. Thanks

31-03-2010, 05:44	#15
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,138	um PCshedman care to say how you did it then??