Driving with broken arm

Alias_Omega

Left arm, proper broke, cast up to shoulder.

I cant find any guidance saying what i can and cant do. Current car is a manual, could buy a banger automatic (C1, Saxo, KA, Clio) and fit a steering knob.

Doubt work will go with sick leave for the next 6-8 weeks,

unforeseen

https://www.gov.uk/limb-disability-and-driving

pappa_golf

unforeseen wrote: »

https://www.gov.uk/limb-disability-and-driving

applies for long term , not 6-8 week incidents ,however the OP may find he has no insurance whilst in PLASTER

GTE_Boy

unforeseen wrote: »

https://www.gov.uk/limb-disability-and-driving

Are you serious?

peachyprice

unforeseen wrote: »

https://www.gov.uk/limb-disability-and-driving

A broken arm isn't a disability. This is the relevant page
https://www.gov.uk/broken-limbs-driving

You must tell DVLA if you’ll be unable to drive for more than 3 months because of a broken limb.

OP, I drove with a broken arm earlier this year, it was fine with my car insurance as long as it was fine with my consultant. However, it was my right arms and my car is an auto. I honestly don't think I could have driven a manual with a broken left arm.

Alias_Omega

Hi all, i found this link but it has no information.

https://www.gov.uk/broken-limbs-driving

A form G1 will take 6 weeks for a response.

pappa_golf

paint the plaster pink , buy an audi , no one will notice the lack of indicators or common sence

unforeseen

Well you should still inform DVLA as you have a medical condition that is affecting your ability to drive safely. Either that or don't drive or get a suitable vehicle as originally suggested by OP.

Bit of guidance from the NHS
https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=http://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/patient-information-leaflets/AandE%2520driving-after-injury.htm&ved=0ahUKEwju6dHPp5DRAhXNdVAKHUx_CnYQFgheMBE&usg=AFQjCNEYyYMVMRyHtNv8SEXse3NsYl1BUw&sig2=EaClpCUTlv77g_lStdvRJw

peachyprice

Alias_Omega wrote: »

Hi all, i found this link but it has no information.

https://www.gov.uk/broken-limbs-driving

A form G1 will take 6 weeks for a response.

You don't need a form G1 for a break less than 3 months, which most are.

peachyprice

unforeseen wrote: »

Well you should still inform DVLA as you have a medical condition that is affecting your ability to drive safely. Either that or don't drive or get a suitable vehicle as originally suggested by OP.

Bit of guidance from the NHS
https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=http://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/patient-information-leaflets/AandE%2520driving-after-injury.htm&ved=0ahUKEwju6dHPp5DRAhXNdVAKHUx_CnYQFgheMBE&usg=AFQjCNEYyYMVMRyHtNv8SEXse3NsYl1BUw&sig2=EaClpCUTlv77g_lStdvRJw

No you don't.

unforeseen

GTE_Boy wrote: »

Are you serious?

Incorrect link. Correct one provided by alias-omega