(C1) Grandad rights licence lost

[RGR723]

Hi All

Lost mine the renewal before last (eye problem), was issued a standard B1 licence then and once again since.

On a recent post 'Stewart J' advised and showed paperwork that the standard eyesight requirement for C1 is the same as B1 he also explained problems that occurred with his renewal may have been down to the fact that he inadvertently applied for D1.

In retrospect I feel I may have done the same when I lost my rights.

I therefore wonder if anyone has any knowledge of a procedure if there is one? whereby where one might apply to DVLA to have their C! rights re-instated.

I believe there have been posts in the past on this matter however a 'search' on C1 is not bringing them up.

Any guidance/assistance appreciated.

 

[Old Gibber]

Dead easy to get them back, need a medical which includes a standard eyesight test, and then fill in form D4.

 

[namwaldog]

As said, it's easy to get CI reinstated if no medical problems. My wife reverted to a B1 in June 2020 due to lack of availability of medical examination facilities due to Covid.

She applied last year to have C1 reinstated along with Forms D2, D4 examination from D4drivers and a covering letter. She had her C1 back within a week!

If in any doubt about your eyesight, get page 2 of the D4 completed by an optician who will test your eyes to the necessary standard. This will negate the need for the Snellen eyesight test at the doctors.

If you are of a certain age, the eyesight test should be free at the likes of Specsavers and you can download and print off the form D4 from the DVLA website so it will cost you nothing to try!

Good Luck!

 

[Gerry77]

Well I havent had such luck Im afraid. Sent my application off 14/11/2022 and have heard nothing.

 

[roadwarrior]

do you have any medical issues gerry ? it took an mp and a duchess in the house of lords to get mine and it took 10 months

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[Gerry77]

I only have the same issues I had when I applied for my previous licence renewals. In fact my eye sight is now perfect after having cataract op on both eyes. I imagine its just the gross incompetence of DVLA, pure and simple !

 

[Jimbohorlicks]

Well I havent had such luck Im afraid. Sent my application off 14/11/2022 and have heard nothing.

It foes take a long time if there are medical issues involved. In reality your 8 weeks ,some cases have taken 6 months.

 

[Twos company]

I am starting to get worried my self mine is due later this year and I hope my type 2 diabetes dosent cause me a problem with my renewal

 

[Larrynwin]

I lost my C1+E grandfathers rights seven years ago.
I had glaucoma in one eye which on the various field vision tests showed a small reduction on one edge of the affected eye even though that area was covered by the unaffected eye.
Subsequent eye tests recorded 20/20 6/6 vision.
In view of the hassle with DVLA medical I made the decision to settle for my B1 and 3500kg limit.

 

[roadwarrior]

I am starting to get worried my self mine is due later this year and I hope my type 2 diabetes dosent cause me a problem with my renewal

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