DVLA - Blind in one eye

DirectDebacle

Inactive wrote: »

All that matters is the fact that he can read a number plate in good daylight at the prescribed distance, that is all the law requires to drive a motor car.

He can do that, so there is no problem, regarding his eyesight.

Claptrap.

From the DVLA website:http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/DriverLicensing/MedicalRulesForDrivers/DG_4022415

If you've had, or currently suffer from a medical condition or disability that may affect your driving you must tell the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA). You'll also need to provide details if you develop a new condition or disability or one that has become worse since your licence was issued.


Failure to notify DVLA is a criminal offence and is punishable by a fine of up to £1000.

Applying commonsense and having a regard for road safety is what is relevant, not using semantics to withhold information that should obviously be declared.

Is your friend seriously suggesting that if he had been born blind in both eyes he would not have to declare it because he had not 'experienced' it.

Being able to read a number plate with one eye is not an indication that his eyesight meets the DVLA medical standards to hold a licence. Your friend must notify the DVLA immediately and if required have his eyesight examined.

Inactive

Nice to see all of the " Google " experts on here today, the bottom line is, the OP was born with one eye, presuming there is nothing wrong with his one eye, then all DVLA will be interested in, is the fact that he can read a number plate in good daylight at the prescribed distance.

drew2k9

Inactive wrote: »

Nice to see all of the " Google " experts on here today, the bottom line is, the OP was born with one eye, presuming there is nothing wrong with his one eye, then all DVLA will be interested in, is the fact that he can read a number plate in good daylight at the prescribed distance.

you are still wrong

google led me in the direction of the same website above, directgov which i would assume would be more legally correct than your "knowledge" of the situation.

we all know the saying to assume is to make an a.ss out of (yo)u and me.

common sense would tell you that something like that would need to be notified to the correct authorities etc.

drew2k9

also i am trying to help the OP rather than just say, well if you passed the reg test then your fine, passing the reg test is important yes, and im sure when he does inform the dvla they will be understanding of his interpretation of the question on the form, they are at fault there, and they will get him all up to date and legal with his licence insurance etc.

Inactive

drew2k9 wrote: »

you are still wrong

google led me in the direction of the same website above, directgov which i would assume would be more legally correct than your "knowledge" of the situation.

If you say so, you obviously know better because you have " Googled " the situation.

I am telling you what will happen in reality, never even used Google either.:)

DirectDebacle

Inactive wrote: »

Nice to see all of the " Google " experts on here today, the bottom line is, the OP was born with one eye, presuming there is nothing wrong with his one eye, then all DVLA will be interested in, is the fact that he can read a number plate in good daylight at the prescribed distance.

Precisely what are you an expert in?

You presume his eyesight meets the required medical standard, which according to you is the ability to read a number plate.

That test applies to those who have no known eyesight problems that cannot be corrected by the wearing of spectacles. As far as I am aware spectacles do not correct blindness.

Presumptions should not have to be made. If the original licence application had been honestly filled in then a decision based on medical evidence would have been made on the fitness to drive before the licence was granted.

The DVLA rules are quite clear, if you bother to read and understand them, they must be notified if a medical condition exists that may affect your driving.

The OPs friend is required to notify the eyesight problem and according to the DVLA runs the risk of a criminal conviction and a fine for not doing so.

I find your advice not only incorrect but also irresponsible. The safety not only of the OPs friend but also other road users is at stake. A proper examination of his eyesight needs to be done to determine whether he should hold a licence or not. If he passes the test then all well and good.

What would your view be if a loved one of yours was killed by a driver with only one eye and you discovered the DVLA had issued a licence without making medical enquiries as to whether this person was medically fit to drive because this disability had not been declared?

Seems you are more interested in semantics than safety and good sense.

Inactive

DirectDebacle wrote: »

Precisely what are you an expert in?



Seems you are more interested in semantics than safety and good sense.

I do not Google everything and then draw a conclusion on the interpretation of my findings, like many do on here.

If a driver has one good eye, then for the purposes of driving a motor car, the DVLA will deem that driver to be OK to hold a driving licence, subject to being able to read a number plate at the prescribed distance.

That really is all that matters.

sunshinetours

So everyone is agreed then he should contact eth DVLA for real advice rather than guesswork and "facts" on here then

drew2k9

Inactive wrote: »

I do not Google everything and then draw a conclusion on the interpretation of my findings, like many do on here.

If a driver has one good eye, then for the purposes of driving a motor car, the DVLA will deem that driver to be OK to hold a driving licence, subject to being able to read a number plate at the prescribed distance.

That really is all that matters.

you must work for the DVLA then i ASSUME, as otherwise you would have absolutely no knowledge on the subject of any repute.

i would like to add that until i used the google search engine (clue is in the fact that it is a search engine) to find the correct government website which i, and others were able to find, and then quickly establish the correct rules on the situation rather than stipulate on what may be true "in you opinion".

we all need to be responsible, and if that requires us informing licencing authorities of things which we know dont affect us, but feel they will need to know about and assess, then thats what we have to do.

you need to spend less time assuming and more time researching, after all people come on here for help as they may not know what is right or wrong, and you who also do not know what is right or wrong cant just guess and hope for the best then complain about people who took the time to find out the facts. we set out to help, you seem to be here to pick away at peoples posts.

DirectDebacle

Inactive wrote: »

I do not Google everything and then draw a conclusion on the interpretation of my findings, like many do on here.

If a driver has one good eye, then for the purposes of driving a motor car, the DVLA will deem that driver to be OK to hold a driving licence, subject to being able to read a number plate at the prescribed distance.

That really is all that matters.

What matters is that the good eye is tested to find out if it is 'good' for the purposes of driving. That is why the DVLA ask according to the OP

'he noticed a section in the medical part about if you have experianced loss of sight in one eye.'

What is it you are pretending not to understand? Or do you really believe you are giving good advice.