HGV Driver Heart Conditions: DVLA Fitness Standards, Disqualifying Conditions & Returning to Work

DVLA Group 2 standards for HGV drivers with heart conditions. Covers coronary artery disease, heart attacks (6-week minimum), arrhythmias, ICD ban.

Heart conditions are the most common reason HGV drivers lose their Group 2 licence. This guide covers DVLA standards for coronary artery disease, heart attacks, arrhythmias, and heart failure — and the process for returning to professional driving.

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