if a gp tells you to surrender a driving licence are you likely to get a bus pass?

PollySouthend

Hi,

I have a driving licence but don't drive often now as not a fan of driving and have had blackouts ocassionly. I really should get this checked out by a gp but have always been scared that I would loose my licence. Now I've recently got a job where I can walk to work so the licence isn't essential.

If a doctor does take away my license is it almost guareteed I will get a bus pass? Also any ideas if I will loose my licence forever or pay higher insurance costs in the future?

Mojisola

PollySouthend wrote: »

I have a driving licence but don't drive often now as not a fan of driving and have had blackouts ocassionly.

I really should get this checked out by a gp but have always been scared that I would loose my licence. Now I've recently got a job where I can walk to work so the licence isn't essential.

If a doctor does take away my license is it almost guareteed I will get a bus pass? Also any ideas if I will loose my licence forever or pay higher insurance costs in the future?

And your main concern is whether you can get a bus pass!:eek:

SailorSam

Is there anything oin here that helps ?

http://www.fenland.gov.uk/article/2721/National-Concessionary-Bus-Fares-Scheme---Frequently-Asked-Questions

jockosjungle

Do you mean as a disability thing? No idea.

I think anyone can buy a bus pass

PZH

Mojisola wrote: »

PollySouthend wrote: »

...and have had blackouts ocassionly. I really should get this checked out by a gp but have always been scared that I would loose my licence.

And your main concern is whether you can get a bus pass!:eek:

That was my initial take on things as well

OP - You should NOT be driving at all if you suffer from blackouts - no matter how occasional they may be - unless you have been cleared by a Dr.

Never mind losing your license - what happens if you blackout and mount the pavement that is busy with pedestrians ??

Get yourself to a GP and handle the situation from there. They may keep the license valid if you have any correct medication ?

rach_k

Is your current insurance even valid now if you know you have a condition that might mean you shouldn't be driving?

PollySouthend

Mojisola wrote: »

And your main concern is whether you can get a bus pass!:eek:

Lol obviously not, but this is a transport forum and not a health one hence why I'm only asking about the transport side.

Thanks for the link sam, unfortunately its a bit vague.

Torry_Quine

I have to agree that you should not drive unless you have been cleared by a doctor. Why take the risk?

PollySouthend

rach_k wrote: »

Is your current insurance even valid now if you know you have a condition that might mean you shouldn't be driving?

I don't have any insurance.

PollySouthend

Torry_Quine wrote: »

I have to agree that you should not drive unless you have been cleared by a doctor. Why take the risk?

I'm not driving now the condition has reappeared.

Mojisola

SailorSam wrote: »

Is there anything oin here that helps ?

http://www.fenland.gov.uk/article/2721/National-Concessionary-Bus-Fares-Scheme---Frequently-Asked-Questions

PollySouthend wrote: »

I'm not driving now the condition has reappeared.

Each council deals with its own bus pass scheme so you need to look on your council's website but this seems fairly universal -

You may be eligible to receive a bus pass if you
§ have been or would be refused a driving licence on the grounds of
- epilepsy (have had a attack whilst awake within the last 12 months or an attack whilst asleep within the last 3 years)
- severe Mental disorder
- liability to sudden attacks of giddiness or fainting (whether as a result of cardiac disorder or otherwise)
- inability to read a registration plate in good light at 20.5 meters (with lenses if worn)
- other disabilities which are likely to cause the driving of vehicles by them to be a source of danger to the public

That "may" makes it difficult to be certain but you sound like a good candidate for a pass.