I have been reading posts on this forum for quite a few months now and began to get a bit despondent as others seemed to be getting their licenses back really quickly. My ban ended 17 June. I sent off my d1 exactly 90 days prior. I got my medical letter through the end of June and had my medical 6 July. Dvla doctor was very positive. But I had to tick yes to mental health. He told me it wouldn't be an issue as it wasn't related to the incident. Fast forward to 20 July. Get a letter that they are writing to my gp. Panic sets in. I spoke to my doctor straight after the arrest so was worried if alcohol would be noted and therefore could be seen as misuse/dependent. About 10 days later doctors confirmed it had been sent back to dvla. Today I rang them and only had to wait about 30 seconds before the phone was answered. Lovely woman. She told me that today my file had been sent on for the final decision and I should hear in a few days but to keep checking on line. That was 9am. Checked at 3pm and I have my full license back
can start driving again tomorrow. So quickly got insurance which wasn't as painful as I thought it would be. That has honestly been the worst 20 months of my entire life.