ignore the other comment mate, just passed mine. had my license back 12 months( b4 the dreaded letter turned up). i had no pee test. never stopped drinking, either. Doc asked about drugs, told him i smoked cannabis recreationally for last 18 years, which was put on the form sent back to the dvla. I didn't use milk thistle, loads of veg and water etc or abstain from alcohol. i was convinced i would lose my license from what i had read on this forum.I have had my licence back 7months and like others have been called for a medical..i dont hardly drink at all now maybe 6 beers once a month so am confident of passing but i smoke a couple of jounts a nite.what happens if this is detected in my medical?
@Bobster, hi i had my medical what will be two weeks on tuesday, the doc was very nice, i had no pee test either,had my licence back 3 years,which seems daft am now waiting nervously for my results,only 3 days to go am nervous as hell, do they make you wait 2 whole weeks then??? Thing is,as my own doctor said,as i already have my licence how would they take it off me as ive not broken any laws or committed any offence,it's not illegal to drink or how does having a bad liver make you a bad driver???? my Gp reckons its all a money making scam by the government,however, in the mean time im still crapping myself awaiting the results...glad all went well for you.
Thanks for that info but my understanding is they will not issue a licence until I have passed the medical. Does that mean even though I have applied and sent the payment to them I still am not allowed to drive even though my ban finished last November. I thought that I would be able to drive even though I physically dont have the licence back, as my application is going through the system. I understand i have to have a medical but that could take sometime and I really need to drive as my wife is seriously ill in hospital and I live in a rural area. I have heard of people being issued with a letter from the dvla stating they can drive untill the results of the medical is this legal and true. I keep trying to call the dvla but they are allways busy. I would appreciate any info especially from someone who is qualified in traffic law.
Thanks for that info, I have tried to call them but to no avail all I got was prerecorded information. On that it does state that if a valid application is made with the appropriate fee then I can drive until the licence is approved. Does it mean my application is not valid as I have to have a medical due to being a HRO case or is it valid because I have applied and sent the appropriate fee for renewal, it is so confusing even a solicitor couldnt tell me I am so confused now I dont want to get caught driving without a licence I just want to stay legal. I still cant understand why the DVLA have the power to stop someone driving just because they think the person just might in the future drive under the influence. This is being victimised by the powers that be and being told you cannot drive just in case you break the law. Has nobody challenged this in the court of human rights or is it too expensive to go down that route. It is the same as being told you must go to prison just in case you rob someone, it doesnt mean you are going to do it, I would think most D/D offenders wouldnt dream of driving under the influence again, I certainly wouldnt, sorry for going on a bit but it really makes me mad.
I wouldnt worry about any drug tests they are only interested in your drinking habits and if you are suffering from any liver disease. As long as you are in good health and have not had a drink for a few weeks [ saying that I was drinking regularly up to a week before the medical and I passed easily ] you should pass ok.Does anyone know if drugs are tested for in this HRO medical. I was banned for drink driving and will shortly be taking the medical (2 weeks time) I have hardly drank in a year and don't do drugs. But have dabbled in the past.
Does anyone know if drugs are tested for in this HRO medical. I was banned for drink driving and will shortly be taking the medical (2 weeks time) I have hardly drank in a year and don't do drugs. But have dabbled in the past.
Hi. Just doing my alcohol awareness training and as a HRO I have to do a medical. No prons, but What I was interesyed to learn on the course is that the dvla are insisting on a hair folical test as well as blood. Can anyone shed light on this. My initial thought is that if you had used any drugs even one off 6 or 12 months before you are being judged on something you weren't banned for + the dvla don't mention this on there paperwork. Any thoughts.
Thanks for that info, I have tried to call them but to no avail all I got was prerecorded information. On that it does state that if a valid application is made with the appropriate fee then I can drive until the licence is approved. Does it mean my application is not valid as I have to have a medical due to being a HRO case or is it valid because I have applied and sent the appropriate fee for renewal, it is so confusing even a solicitor couldnt tell me I am so confused now I dont want to get caught driving without a licence I just want to stay legal. I still cant understand why the DVLA have the power to stop someone driving just because they think the person just might in the future drive under the influence. This is being victimised by the powers that be and being told you cannot drive just in case you break the law. Has nobody challenged this in the court of human rights or is it too expensive to go down that route. It is the same as being told you must go to prison just in case you rob someone, it doesnt mean you are going to do it, I would think most D/D offenders wouldnt dream of driving under the influence again, I certainly wouldnt, sorry for going on a bit but it really makes me mad.