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I notice that this has just been published
and it may be of interest to those of you about to become involved in medicals to retain licence etc.
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I am also waiting since April 2016 Reason given pressure of workload or in other words short staffed.Thanks for posting this, have saved for reference. Particularly as it puts in writing what I have been told verbally that one may continue to drive until refused or doctor has advised against it. Doctor has said completely fit to drive so no problem there.
Just as well, as still waiting for medical decision for application put in early April 2016.!
I notice that this has just been published
and it may be of interest to those of you about to become involved in medicals to retain licence etc.
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@Riverbankannie @John & Joan Not really bothered if they take a year or am I missing something?
Thanks for the post @mpdcymru really useful .
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Yes, we are not relying on it ( the verbal advice) because a temporary photo licence was issued leaving off the C1. We needed something to take abroad last May. That was issued very quickly. However, then it does worry us that the advice that can drive C1 category until decision made is flawed. I wouldn't like to put it to the test. At present keeping Weight to 3500 by being careful and not uprating.@Riverbankannie @John & Joan I guess you are not too bothered if they delay as you can keep driving until they make a decision.
My application to continue my C1 is in and they have said I need a treadmill test and echo but I can keep driving until they have the results and make the decision. Not really bothered if they take a year or am I missing something?
Thanks for the post @mpdcymru really useful .
Yes, we are not relying on it ( the verbal advice) because a temporary photo licence was issued leaving off the C1. We needed something to take abroad last May. That was issued very quickly. However, then it does worry us that the advice that can drive C1 category until decision made is flawed. I wouldn't like to put it to the test. At present keeping Weight to 3500 by being careful and not uprating.
The old pink paper one became invalid on 70 th birthday so that could not be used in interim.
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That's interesting, our application will not be less than 1year old for much longer!I haven't had to have any other test than the echocardiogram the doctor requested after the medical which came back "Satisfactory, no further action required". That was in April last year. DVLA did request a copy in June of the results (all returned by July) but nothing else. At the time the doctor said he didn't think it would affect my application, but as (he thought he had heard a murmur) he had to put it on the form. He also said he thought I was OK to drive.
This is they info about driving while an application is pending.
Under Section 88 of the Road Traffic Act, which could allow you to continue driving while your licence is being renewed, as long as you are able to satisfy all of the following criteria:
• DVLA is in receipt of a valid application, which is less than 1 year old
• you’ve held a GB/EU driving licence previously
• you’re not currently revoked/refused for medical reasons
• you’re not currently disqualified by a court
• you were not disqualified as a high risk offender on or after 1st June 2013
• you drive under the conditions of the licence applied for (e.g. provisional categories/entitlements, where a provisional licence was held)
• you would not be refused a licence for medical reasons
You can check the current medical standards of fitness to drive in our ‘Assessing Fitness to Drive’ guide for medical practitioners. Your GP or consultant will be able to help you if necessary.
Please note: When driving outside the UK, Section 88 may not be accepted. Before you travel, check with the country’s Licensing Authority for advice on driving there.
I haven't had to have any other test than the echocardiogram the doctor requested after the medical which came back "Satisfactory, no further action required". That was in April last year. DVLA did request a copy in June of the results (all returned by July) but nothing else. At the time the doctor said he didn't think it would affect my application, but as (he thought he had heard a murmur) he had to put it on the form. He also said he thought I was OK to drive.
@Dorset Diver This is the info about driving while an application is pending.
Under Section 88 of the Road Traffic Act, which could allow you to continue driving while your licence is being renewed, as long as you are able to satisfy all of the following criteria:
• DVLA is in receipt of a valid application, which is less than 1 year old
• you’ve held a GB/EU driving licence previously
• you’re not currently revoked/refused for medical reasons
• you’re not currently disqualified by a court
• you were not disqualified as a high risk offender on or after 1st June 2013
• you drive under the conditions of the licence applied for (e.g. provisional categories/entitlements, where a provisional licence was held)
• you would not be refused a licence for medical reasons
You can check the current medical standards of fitness to drive in our ‘Assessing Fitness to Drive’ guide for medical practitioners. Your GP or consultant will be able to help you if necessary.
Please note: When driving outside the UK, Section 88 may not be accepted. Before you travel, check with the country’s Licensing Authority for advice on driving there.
@Riverbankannie Our Hymer is 3500kg unladen 4600kg laden so I cannot keep below the B licence limit.
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Likewise I am heading for month 10That's interesting, our application will not be less than 1year old for much longer!
Thanks @Puddleduck I have your PM. I think it will be urgent very soon!If anyone needs a decision urgently then please pm me as I have a contact within the DVLA who has the authority to look at such cases. Obviously only do this if it is urgent
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