I was saying the same thing yesterday. My ban ran out on Sunday just gone. Still waiting for my GP to respond to the DVLA6 weeks since I sent off my D1 and yet to receive a letter to book my medical. Suspect they will contact GP after etc etc… makes me wonder why they don’t make the 3 month application window 6 months… covid surely can’t even be an excuse anymore
I sent my application in September, had my medical 23 of June and had my full licence back about 3 weeks now it took about 10 months. Really took the pissUpdate on my application. Banned 12 months due to failing to provide. 19 May 22 ban ended.
Sent application off 20 February to apply for licence back with £90
Response back from DVLA early April 2022 advising to book medical with one of their doctors they had assigned me too
Could not get a medical until 17 June 2022 which I have had and answered no to all the main questions truthfully and advised them I only drink once or twice a month maximum. And no more than1 bottle of wine.
22 June DVLA scanned my blood results and questionnaire onto the system
Today 14 July 2022. Constantly chasing the medical department at DVLA and keep getting told that their is no further update at the moment as no one has even looked at my results. They say they have a backlog and they cannot say when.
This is frustrating to say the least. Is anyone else in the same situation as me?
You will be able to drive under Section 88 as your disqualification was before 2013.cant find anywhere suitable to post this..so here goes...lost my licence thru DD 35 yrs ago....never needed a licence since but due to family changes it looks like i have to take to the road agai....re applied in june...got letter to make medical appointment....been trying every wek to get appointment but no joy.....rang DVLA and theyve allocated a new GP pracice but only 2 weeks left out of the 12 allowed to get it done...waiting for new DVLA paperwork for new gp practice>>>> BUT as i lost licence maybe 30 to 35 years ago...wasnt that before the powers that be decided a medical was necessary to get license back....something like preceded that policy/law....or even a statute of limitations ????hope someone got a answer Thanks
Yes I am in this position but can't get insurance.You will be able to drive under Section 88 as your disqualification was before 2013.
You should perhaps check this out.
Hi found this but cant see any reference to disqualification pre 2013...could you help a little more ThanksYou will be able to drive under Section 88 as your disqualification was before 2013.
You should perhaps check this out.
found this (copy and pase...but does this mean i dont need a medical..period ?Hi found this but cant see any reference to disqualification pre 2013...could you help a little more Thanks
Section 88 DVLA – A Complete Guide
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My letter said not to book around a bank holiday as the bloods can’t be tested…29th is a bank holidayI sent my dr1 april 2021, got my letter for a medical 3rd august 2022, medical is booked for 29th august.
Don’t drink for two weeks before you will smash itI sent my dr1 april 2021, got my letter for a medical 3rd august 2022, medical is booked for 29th august.
Thank you. Been having massive anxiety about it all today so needed to hear that - thanks!!That makes you look responsible I’d say. You only drink when you have no responsibilities and and unit wise? You’ve declared a very small amount and so it seems you rarely drink and when you do? It’s only when there’s no responsibility and even then a sensible amount
It’s normal to worry and overly ott on the anxiety card but I’m not just saying this to reassure you but seeing it objectively…I honestly believe you’re fine…we tend to overthink because you see everything as a double meaning but sometimes there isn’t a double meaningThank you. Been having massive anxiety about it all today so needed to hear that - thanks!!
You're so right. Thank you for bringing me back down to earth! I'm definitely over thinking (and winding my husband up while I'm at it lol). Your reply means a lot!It’s normal to worry and overly ott on the anxiety card but I’m not just saying this to reassure you but seeing it objectively…I honestly believe you’re fine…we tend to overthink because you see everything as a double meaning but sometimes there isn’t a double meaning
You’re very welcome. I myself am an overthinker and when it’s down to me? I think of all the worst case scenarios but it’s easier to see things a little clearer when you yourself are not in the mix. I honestly think you’ll be fine xYou're so right. Thank you for bringing me back down to earth! I'm definitely over thinking (and winding my husband up while I'm at it lol). Your reply means a lot!