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NO @Middy42 , been off the road since march,now getting withdrawal symptoms:(:(

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I'm going through the same ...... I just did the opticians bit today and see the GP tomorrow. £12 at the opticians (all better than okay) and it will be £82 for the GP. Since the hospital specialist said there was no reason for me not to drive I am hoping all will be okay.
 
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I guess I was lucky then ......but then I don't have (to my knowledge) any health issues. Paid £49 to a very smart lady doctor, who I had never met in my life, who spent less than 10 minutes assessing my state of health ....got signature from my optician free ....posted it off and got my licence back in less than 2 weeks. Result!! (y).
 

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Mine took 5 months to arrive, hope you do a lot better. Barrie

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I guess I was lucky then ......but then I don't have (to my knowledge) any health issues. Paid £49 to a very smart lady doctor, who I had never met in my life, who spent less than 10 minutes assessing my state of health ....got signature from my optician free ....posted it off and got my licence back in less than 2 weeks. Result!! (y).
Would that be dr on wheels ? Great value for money.
 
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Alan went for his medical today. First thing doctor said was "you are diabetic why haven' t you made an appointment" turns out that his blood test at beginning of August was in the danger zone, surgery were supposed to give him a follow up appointment but hadn't. Now he has newly diagnosed diabetes on his application for C1 licence.

Anyone know if his application is likely to be refused based on this? We have a 3.5 t motorhome with drop down bed at present, but thinking next one will have to be either fixed single or double bed, and possibly heavier.
 
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Did the people that had extended waits for the issue of licences have previous health problems or problems that showed up on the medical?

Has anyone without any problems had to wait?

I have had 6 medicals to renew my C+E licence since I was 45, the last being 2 years ago, I have not bothered renewing again and won't renew at 70.......no delays with any of them.
 

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If you have no health issues then no problems using the Dr on Wheels and similar. If you do have existing conditions then you are probably best going to your own Dr as the DVLA will probably ask them anyway.

The DVLA medical people have a huge back-log. However if i read the regulations correctly you can drive until you are told not to. Best to ask your Dr about driving with diabetes ..... Have you joined the diabetes group on here?

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Great news: medical last week using Doctors on Wheels (£51).
Forms sent off Thursday, today 7 days later, new licence arrived with C1 entitlement, one happy bunny.
Guess just lucky, no medical / eye problems, but turn around time much better than expected. All set now for the next three years.
 

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£130 for medical. Form sent. B licence returned (no C1, no explanation !). Registered a complaint and still waiting...
 

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Did the people that had extended waits for the issue of licences have previous health problems or problems that showed up on the medical?

Has anyone without any problems had to wait?

I have had 6 medicals to renew my C+E licence since I was 45, the last being 2 years ago, I have not bothered renewing again and won't renew at 70.......no delays with any of them.

Why won't you renew at 70?

I did not renew mine at 70 cos then I had a caravan & car so it was not nesessary - now I have a MoHo plated at 3500 but possibly over that I now have to go through the rigmarole of re -applying and all the delays that seems to entail (health wise & sight wise shouldn't be a problem :whistle:) - I wish now that I had just kept the C1 :)

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My medical with my doctor £100 no charge at optician. Dvla sent the opticians form back because it was in the wrong format and they then had to write to my doctor for further information because I have angina. Got my licence back in 4 weeks which I didn't think was to bad.

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Took about 2 months for John's to come back, rules on sleep apnoea had changed, seems a yearly GP review, is more important than a yearly consultant review now :rollingeyes:.
 
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Why won't you renew at 70?

I did not renew mine at 70 cos then I had a caravan & car so it was not nesessary - now I have a MoHo plated at 3500 but possibly over that I now have to go through the rigmarole of re -applying and all the delays that seems to entail (health wise & sight wise shouldn't be a problem :whistle:) - I wish now that I had just kept the C1 :)

After 70 it is not possible to renew the C1 category without taking the medical, if you now want to reinstate your C1 entitlement you will have to take the same medical that you would have taken at 70.

You say possibly over, there is no possibly about it, if the plate says the MGVW is over 3500kg then you need a C1 licence and if you pass the medical at any time your C1 entitlement can be reinstated.

I am not yet 70 so still have my C1+E but have not renewed my CE licence, I have no intention at the moment to renew either because I do not need them.

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had to go to doctors this morning for a medical.

£98 and a lot of form filling.

blood pressure checked, heart checked, eye-sight checked. all ok

now just to wait for dvla to issuse my licence and we are back on our travels
I contacted D4D Drivers and it's £50 all in. Posted same day (Sunday, they do medicals to fit into your schedule) . Licence back on Thursday same week. Super service. My own GP wanted to charge £130.00.
 

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After 70 it is not possible to renew the C1 category without taking the medical, if you now want to reinstate your C1 entitlement you will have to take the same medical that you would have taken at 70.

You say possibly over, there is no possibly about it, if the plate says the MGVW is over 3500kg then you need a C1 licence and if you pass the medical at any time your C1 entitlement can be reinstated.

I am not yet 70 so still have my C1+E but have not renewed my CE licence, I have no intention at the moment to renew either because I do not need them.

Thanks for the prompt reply - My MoHo is plated at 3500KG with a supposed pay load of 530 Kg so legal for me to drive, however after reading the comments on the "weight" thread I actually doubt the accuracy of the quoted payload.

I haven't taken to a weighbridge as I can always plead ignorance (or even insanity) if stopped by the law ;)

This year (when I return to the UK I will have it weighed and apply for a C1 licence if necessary (it is a "paper exercise to upgrade to 3850 - which should be plenty) :)

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If your MoHo is plated at 3500 k then your licence is valid, it is the plated weight that defines the category of licence that you need not the actual weight but you would still be liable for an overloading offence.

If you are indeed overweight then upgrading the MGVW may be advisable but I would take the medical first.

Personally if only a few kg overweight and not able to obtain a C1 I would take the risk of an overloading offence if the alternative was having to sell and buy a new MoHo, but that is a personal decision and of course is not a recommendation:)
 

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I have been caravanning for 32 years but in 2014 I have"gone over to the dark side"
If your MoHo is plated at 3500 k then your licence is valid, it is the plated weight that defines the category of licence that you need not the actual weight but you would still be liable for an overloading offence.

If you are indeed overweight then upgrading the MGVW may be advisable but I would take the medical first.

Personally if only a few kg overweight and not able to obtain a C1 I would take the risk of an overloading offence if the alternative was having to sell and buy a new MoHo, but that is a personal decision and of course is not a recommendation:)

My thoughts exactly - a 5% tolerance (in the UK) gives a theoretical actual weight of 3650 kg before a likely prosecution and then there is the water to dump (half full 50 kg) but I intend to take medical & eyesight test when I get home & apply for re- in statement of C1 - then I am free to choose to visit a weigh bridge and if "in tolerance" (unlikely I think) relax!! :cool:

If over weight then either re-plate or PX for a heavier higher spec van :)

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Just paid our Doctor £120 inc vat He had as much interest as the man in the moon .just filled the form in them printed the last 5years of my medical info off the screen Grunted and told me I could go .Do you ever get the urge to kick someone in the nuts .
 

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Why are you all having medicals? Do they send for you and tell you to go for one?
 
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Why are you all having medicals? Do they send for you and tell you to go for one?

To keep the C1 entitlement, which you will have if you passed your test before 1997 then when you reach the age of 70, which i am sure you are nowhere near:), then to keep the C1 entitlement it is necessary to have a medical, but if you don't need one,ie your MoHo is 3500 kg Max weight or less then no medical is needed and your licence will be B+E which is all you need.

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I am lead to believe that if you do not apply for your C1 at the renewal of your licence at 70 , once the licence is issued the only way you can get your C1 is to take a C1 driving test plus medical.
 

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My thoughts exactly - a 5% tolerance (in the UK) gives a theoretical actual weight of 3650 kg before a likely prosecution and then there is the water to dump (half full 50 kg) but I intend to take medical & eyesight test when I get home & apply for re- in statement of C1 - then I am free to choose to visit a weigh bridge and if "in tolerance" (unlikely I think) relax!! :cool:

If over weight then either re-plate or PX for a heavier higher spec van :)
I've tried to type this a few times without sounding picky but it comes out that way.
I see you've stated a 5% tolerance (in the UK). Where is this from please @Teuchter ? I've read this many times over some years but lots of people say it but nobody knows from where.
Is it a fact or is it an urban myth? Is it just that the Police may not prosecute if within 5% of the weight?
The reason I'm asking is because if that's a fact and in black and white then that would apply throughout the weight range thus a 44 tonne artic could travel at up to 46.2 tonnes? I'm also asking for others who may accept they can legitimately travel up to 5% overweight in the UK. I'm not saying it's not correct but I've never seen where it is from. Hope that didn't sound too picky?

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