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Does anyone know if the staff at DVLA are working or would they have been furloughed, i sent my logbook off about 8 weeks ago and not had it back yet
 
I suspect they'll be working from home. I've been to their offices (when I worked for Dept of Transport in London) and they are really packed in. Certainly wouldn't be a safe working environment. Very much doubt they'll have been furloughed.
 
We have done too..but heard nothing yet!
We even sent it "recorded delivery and signed for" , but still nothing?

carolyn
 
As I suspected working from home not furloughed. Most things can be done online.

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MikeD said:
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DVLA services update

The latest updates on DVLA's services.
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That's clever of them to say don't send in any paper applications but you can't apply for a licence renewal online if you want to keep your C1 at 70, it must be a paper application.
It's my 70th at the end of the month, I'll have to send it in as then I'll be able to drive under section 88.
 
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Lanerboy said:
Does anyone know if the staff at DVLA are working or would they have been furloughed, i sent my logbook off about 8 weeks ago and not had it back yet
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Managed to get hold of them yesterday.....been waiting for my V55 importing vehicle to be processed for 6 weeks. Can’t get number plates made up until I get that done. Staff working from home...only dealing with HGV issues until further notice ?. You would think in this day and age you could process everything from home that you could in the office....clearly not.
 
denisejoe said:
I suspect they'll be working from home. I've been to their offices (when I worked for Dept of Transport in London) and they are really packed in. Certainly wouldn't be a safe working environment. Very much doubt they'll have been furloughed.
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Same as all call centres, I've been into DVLA loads of times and into dozens of other call centres.
All the online stuff which is a very large portion of their work can be done from home but you would expect them to keep some staff in the office to deal with things that can only be done with paper.
Typical civil service poor management, not got a clue how the real world operates.
 
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Kev and Carolyn said:
We have done too..but heard nothing yet!
We even sent it "recorded delivery and signed for" , but still nothing?

carolyn
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I did the same as you when dealing with my parents estate had to transfer the vehicles into my name, so sent everything recorded delivery, only to be told that this mail was delivered to another office and then had to be relayed to Swansea. Hence, even in normal conditions this put 'weeks' onto the process. They then went on to loose the documents for both vehicles and found them when I raised the issue after a few days.
Having dealt with DVLA for years professionally, they were always professional and efficient but things do go wrong and although it does not help the individual this happens to, is not personal
 
Nanniemate said:
only to be told that this mail was delivered to another office and then had to be relayed to Swansea.
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Recorded deliveries are signed for by the local P.O. by the sack full no individual record is kept.

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Lenny HB said:
Same as all call centres, I've been into DVLA loads of times and into dozens of other call centres.
All the online stuff which is a very large portion of their work can be done from home but you would expect them to keep some staff in the office to deal with things that can only be done with paper.
Typical civil service poor management, not got a clue how the real world operates.
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What is not having paperwork stopping you doing?
 
Lenny HB said:
You can only renew a driving licence at 70 with C1 by post, can't do it online & my licence expires at the end of the month.
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The advice is:
If you’re a key worker (for example you work at a hospital or supermarket, or you’re a lorry driver) and you need your licence urgently, <Broken link removed>.
There is also this advice:
 
Lanerboy said:
Does anyone know if the staff at DVLA are working or would they have been furloughed, i sent my logbook off about 8 weeks ago and not had it back yet
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Have been waiting on a replacement logbook since mid February. I would imagine it will be many weeks yet before i hear anything. Frustrating but understandable in the circumstances

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Lenny HB said:
That's the problem I'm not a key worker.
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In that case Section 88 applies
I am over 70 years old and have sent my licence to the DVLA to renew my entitlement to drive. Can I carry on driving while my form is with you?
As soon as the DVLA receives your correct and complete application for a new licence and as long as you meet all the Section 88 criteria you may drive. If you are unsure about whether you meet the medical criteria for driving, you can check your condition(s) in the ‘Assessing fitness to drive’ guide for healthcare professionals, which can be found at www.gov.uk/dvla/fitnesstodrive or ask your doctor for advice. As this guide is intended for healthcare professionals, it can be complicated. Your doctor should be able to help you if necessary.
IMPORTANT NOTE: It is your responsibility to make sure you meet the Section 88 criteria at all times while driving prior to receiving your licence.
To continue driving under Section 88, you must meet all of the following criteria:
  • Your doctor must have told you that you are fit to drive. If your doctor is unsure about how a medical condition affects driving, they should refer to ‘Assessing fitness to drive – a guide for medical professionals’ at www.gov.uk/dvla/fitnesstodrive
  • You have held a valid driving licence (see *below) and only drive vehicles you have applied for on your current application and were entitled to drive on your previous licence.
  • If you hold a Group 2 (bus or lorry) licence, your entitlement has not been suspended, revoked or refused by a traffic commissioner.
  • You meet any conditions that were specified on your previous licence that still apply.
  • DVLA has received your correct and complete application within the last 12 months.
  • Your last licence was not revoked or refused for medical reasons.
  • You are not currently disqualified from driving by a court.
  • You were not disqualified as a high risk offender on or after 1 June 2013 (a high risk offender is a driver convicted of a serious drink driving offence).
* this licence can be a full GB licence,
a GB provisional licence, a European Community licence, a Northern Ireland licence, a British external/British Forces licence or an exchangeable licence.
 
But does Section 88 cover one for driving outside the UK? Not sure I would rely on it with some Police Forces, Guardia Civile?

I have asked this before and have never had an answer.

Geoff
 
nicholsong said:
But does Section 88 cover one for driving outside the UK? Not sure I would rely on it with some Police Forces, Guardia Civile?

I have asked this before and have never had an answer.

Geoff
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nicholsong said:
But does Section 88 cover one for driving outside the UK? Not sure I would rely on it with some Police Forces, Guardia Civile?

I have asked this before and have never had an answer.

Geoff
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I am going abroad and I would like to drive while I am there. Am I covered for this?
Because the Section 88 provision is in UK legislation, it may not be accepted in other countries. We advise you to check with the relevant licensing authority before you travel.
 
Lenny HB said:
That is what I said in my earlier post, although they said no paper applications, I said if I send it in I will be covered under section 88.
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Just trying to understand why you think DVLA should open their offices with all the attendant risks.

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Camdoon said:
Just trying to understand why you think DVLA should open their offices with all the attendant risks.
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I don't see a problem with a few people in an office that normally seat about 70 people and they have more than half a dozen like that a Swansea.
 
Lenny HB said:
I don't see a problem with a few people in an office that normally seat about 70 people and they have more than half a dozen like that a Swansea.
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When you are allowed to drive without a licence the only issue comes if you want to drive abroad and the advice is not to travel abroad. Presumably any staff who are in the building are dealing with key workers.
 
Lenny HB said:
That is what I said in my earlier post, although they said no paper applications, I said if I send it in I will be covered under section 88.
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Lenny HB , I’m in the same boat as you, 70 next month, looking at the guv.uk website it looks like we don’t need a medical, just fill in the D47P form.

Mickey.
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nicholsong said:
But does Section 88 cover one for driving outside the UK? Not sure I would rely on it with some Police Forces, Guardia Civile?

I have asked this before and have never had an answer.

Geoff
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I'm pretty certain the answer is No.
 
Camdoon said:
The advice is:
If you’re a key worker (for example you work at a hospital or supermarket, or you’re a lorry driver) and you need your licence urgently, <Broken link removed>.
There is also this advice:
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doesn't apply for the peasants.
Camdoon said:
In that case Section 88 applies
I am over 70 years old and have sent my licence to the DVLA to renew my entitlement to drive. Can I carry on driving while my form is with you?
As soon as the DVLA receives your correct and complete application for a new licence and as long as you meet all the Section 88 criteria you may drive. If you are unsure about whether you meet the medical criteria for driving, you can check your condition(s) in the ‘Assessing fitness to drive’ guide for healthcare professionals, which can be found at www.gov.uk/dvla/fitnesstodrive or ask your doctor for advice. As this guide is intended for healthcare professionals, it can be complicated. Your doctor should be able to help you if necessary.
IMPORTANT NOTE: It is your responsibility to make sure you meet the Section 88 criteria at all times while driving prior to receiving your licence.
To continue driving under Section 88, you must meet all of the following criteria:
  • Your doctor must have told you that you are fit to drive. If your doctor is unsure about how a medical condition affects driving, they should refer to ‘Assessing fitness to drive – a guide for medical professionals’ at www.gov.uk/dvla/fitnesstodrive
  • You have held a valid driving licence (see *below) and only drive vehicles you have applied for on your current application and were entitled to drive on your previous licence.
  • If you hold a Group 2 (bus or lorry) licence, your entitlement has not been suspended, revoked or refused by a traffic commissioner.
  • You meet any conditions that were specified on your previous licence that still apply.
  • DVLA has received your correct and complete application within the last 12 months.
  • Your last licence was not revoked or refused for medical reasons.
  • You are not currently disqualified from driving by a court.
  • You were not disqualified as a high risk offender on or after 1 June 2013 (a high risk offender is a driver convicted of a serious drink driving offence).
* this licence can be a full GB licence,
a GB provisional licence, a European Community licence, a Northern Ireland licence, a British external/British Forces licence or an exchangeable licence.
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No use abroad
nicholsong said:
But does Section 88 cover one for driving outside the UK? Not sure I would rely on it with some Police Forces, Guardia Civile?

I have asked this before and have never had an answer.

Geoff
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No it doesn't .
Camdoon said:
Just trying to understand why you think DVLA should open their offices with all the attendant risks.
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They shouldn't have shut them completely. Even when they reopen it will take them months to cover the backlog let alone new renewals.

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Camdoon said:
When you are allowed to drive without a licence the only issue comes if you want to drive abroad and the advice is not to travel abroad. Presumably any staff who are in the building are dealing with key workers.
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There is another problem as soon as possible I need to visit my dealer in Belgium.
 
Lenny HB said:
There is another problem as soon as possible I need to visit my dealer in Belgium.
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A dealer in Belguim you say, interesting I would not publish that too loud or you may never cross boarder easily again. (sorry naughty line of thought) :giggler: you could give them a call you never know someone may answer. There are a number of Gov. agencies working but just want to keep inquiries to a minimum.
Try not to worry too much you have a month Lenny HB:rolleyes:
 
They are closed at the moment I don't expect them to reopen for quite a while.

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