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TTC Group
I was looking for DVLA guidance of alcohol dependence or misuse.
I came across this from the medical advisory panel meeting in October 2019, but it seems that since then they have lowered their expectations for the CDT score.
It sets out hope for people who feel that they face a life without alcohol.......
”Alcohol Dependence
Over the last few meetings panel has reviewed the medical standards surrounding alcohol dependence and persistent alcohol misuse. As a result, the agency has changed their internal process and guidance. The panel was asked to review.
The current process for confirmed alcohol dependence in Group 1 drivers is as follows:
A driving licence may be issued after abstinence has been demonstrated for a 12 month period. In order to continue to be licensed, abstinence must continue for the next 2 years.
Licences issued after that first 12 months will be reviewed on a yearly basis.
After three years of abstinence, DVLA may apply some discretion for those individuals who are demonstrating they are in a better prognostic group. An example would be those who are able to demonstrate controlled drinking.
Controlled drinking means no more than 14 units per week, no episodes of binge drinking (6 or more units in a single session), and CDT percentage no greater than1.6.
A full duration unrestricted licence can only be considered after five years free of alcohol misuse/dependence.”
I would add that the meeting was also informed of the outcome of appeals against them refusing a licence where they were taken to court. some food for thought before spending big money on promises from ‘expert’ solicitors:
“14. Appeals Data
Just over half of DVLA summons received in the period from April 2019 to September 2019 were related to alcohol and drugs cases. No appeals have been upheld in this period.”
public 0% DVLA 100% !!!!!!
I came across this from the medical advisory panel meeting in October 2019, but it seems that since then they have lowered their expectations for the CDT score.
It sets out hope for people who feel that they face a life without alcohol.......
”Alcohol Dependence
Over the last few meetings panel has reviewed the medical standards surrounding alcohol dependence and persistent alcohol misuse. As a result, the agency has changed their internal process and guidance. The panel was asked to review.
The current process for confirmed alcohol dependence in Group 1 drivers is as follows:
A driving licence may be issued after abstinence has been demonstrated for a 12 month period. In order to continue to be licensed, abstinence must continue for the next 2 years.
Licences issued after that first 12 months will be reviewed on a yearly basis.
After three years of abstinence, DVLA may apply some discretion for those individuals who are demonstrating they are in a better prognostic group. An example would be those who are able to demonstrate controlled drinking.
Controlled drinking means no more than 14 units per week, no episodes of binge drinking (6 or more units in a single session), and CDT percentage no greater than1.6.
A full duration unrestricted licence can only be considered after five years free of alcohol misuse/dependence.”
I would add that the meeting was also informed of the outcome of appeals against them refusing a licence where they were taken to court. some food for thought before spending big money on promises from ‘expert’ solicitors:
“14. Appeals Data
Just over half of DVLA summons received in the period from April 2019 to September 2019 were related to alcohol and drugs cases. No appeals have been upheld in this period.”
public 0% DVLA 100% !!!!!!
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