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DVLA are messing up my life
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No, continuous insurance has nothing to do with the MOT - you can have a car insured and taxed, legally, without an MOT.
SORN means you don't need insurance or tax.
The only combo you can't have is taxed, no insurance - but if you have anything BUT the full three (insurance, tax, MOT), then the car can't be on the road.
Thank you for clearing that up.0 -
Well here is a little insight into how to get information from the DVLA.
Ask and ask again, and then clarify.
After asking (today) about waiting 14 days, it was confirmed the Royal Mail 14 day rule is only for communicating with the Royal Mail for the purpose of making complaints and claims. The DVLA will send out the documents again upon request. My documents have been requested again.
On the third call (this month), I asked what form was being sent. I was told I would need to fill out the M1 form again. After asking again on the fourth call (today), I was told I would also need to fill out the DG1 form. After asking if there is a way of speeding this process up, I was told that these could be found online, printed, filled in and sent off rather than wait for the post again. When I asked if there was anything else I needed to include, I was told that it would be beneficial to include the 'extra medical information' that I had already sent so that everything was received together. When I asked if I could include medical information such as drug tests or a letter from my GP, I was told that this is not necessary, and they would write to my GP if he was the nominated medical official. When asked if that was absolutely everything in order to speed this enquiry along, I was told to send another D1 (DL Application Form) with the relevant fee and photo, but that this was only available from a post office.
My understanding from this, is that they will only answer the questions asked and not provide additional information which is not asked, but could of course assist in the process.0 -
Hello all, I really need some help with this one.
I was diagnosed with ADHD last year. The medication I was given has eventually become a big problem and I've stopped taking it. My GP and I are now in some doubt that the diagnosis was correct.
Some time after that, I became aware that my photocard driving licence had expired. In a call to the DVLA to enquire about renewing it, and possible penalties for not renewing, ADHD was declared. I was sent a declaration form on which I provided both my GP's and ADHD consultant's name and sent it back.
After some weeks, I received 3 calls from my 'consultant'. He was extremely unsure of what he was doing and asked me lots of information. It was obvious he had no history on file and in short - I feel that I filled out the form by proxy - except I had no idea exactly what was being filled in with the information I provided. He even thought I had been sectioned when in fact I had been a once a week day patient for therapy a long time ago.
It is important to understand that during our TWO meetings, the consultant made no notes. I admitted to him I have a PREVIOUS history of cannabis use (and alcohol abuse), some years back when I was quite unwell, but have used it VERY occasionally in more recent times (the same applies for alcohol).
I was devastated when my licence was revoked on 10th March this year (approximately 4 weeks later). It took me two weeks to get the medical report from the DVLA which quite frankly looks like a child filled it in. Mistakes and untruths - including very recent use of cannabis at ridiculous daily amounts. I complained to his place of employment and was told he had 'moved on' and even received an irate call from his boss telling me I shouldn't drive because I use cannabis - a statement I made him withdraw. At the end of the call he told me that the 'Doctor' "had to cut his teeth somewhere".
I have written to the DVLA providing this information. I told them this was not an enquiry but a knee jerk reaction in what was clearly a flawed process. They cannot even define the word persistent (as in persistent drug use). Apparently, I am now waiting for a newly issued declaration form requesting the information yet again. Its as though the process must start again from the beginning. This was apparently sent on the 20th May, second class post, but they tell me that the Royal Mail policy is 14 days for lost post. I don't see how this applies as they are not the Royal Mail.
They have not admitted they have done anything wrong.
I dare not ask if my insurance is invalid.
My MOT has expired.
I've turned down four jobs and simply can't apply for any, as my technical qualifications only suit mobile positions.
Do I make a complaint (given that this will take 14 days (18 days including weekends)) or just wait even longer?
Any help greatly appreciated, as I now feel this is affecting my health.
Ian
Consultant, his boss and Doctor cutting his teeth don't add up.
You don't come out of med school as a consultant.0 -
Consultant, his boss and Doctor cutting his teeth don't add up.
You don't come out of med school as a consultant.
For the purposes of this thread i used Doctor and Consultant to mean the person. Maybe that was wrong or misleading.
GP = GP = good guy who understands and has history
Doctor/Consultant = guy who diagnosed me and gave incorrect medical report
his boss = Doctor/Consultant's boss who defended Doctor/Consultant and said he needs somewhere to cut his teeth.
The fact is, notes were not made. Follow up did not raise any red flags. Dr/Consultant did not advise me to stop taking old meds in consultation and failed to introduce the medication gradually (i forget the name of the process) despite previous problems with atomoxetine. The fact that he had to call me to ask me about me says a lot.
Its hardly relevant. The question is about the DVLA. I'm sorry you find it so confusing.0 -
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I found out today, its the forms M1, DG1 and I can also submit relevant information and a D1, fee and photo at the same time. So actually doing it this way round saves a lot of time.0 -
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So all online,then along to the Post Office for the DG1?
This isnt top secret stuff.
Please read the thread properly - or is that beyond you?.
I posted at 5:29 the exact answer to all of my own queries. Surprisingly you are missing the point. They do not tell you everything you need to know in one hit. It's like extracting teeth.
The M1, DG1 are both available online - do your research properly. Its the D1 thats only available at the post office.
Are you just here to waste your own time. Haven't you got a television to watch or books you can read?0 -
So all online,then along to the Post Office for the DG1?
This isnt top secret stuff.Please read the thread properly - or is that beyond you?.
I posted at 5:29 the exact answer to all of my own queries. Surprisingly you are missing the point. They do not tell you everything you need to know in one hit. It's like extracting teeth.
The M1, DG1 are both available online - do your research properly. Its the D1 thats only available at the post office.
Are you just here to waste your own time. Haven't you got a television to watch or books you can read?
So I'll just add a quote to ensure you get it.
Are you sure it was a wise move to stop those meds?0 -
So I'll just add a quote to ensure you get it.
Are you sure it was a wise move to stop those meds?
maybe its you that need meds.
what is wrong with this statement?
M1, DG1 = online
D1 = post office
why would i go to the post office for a DG1? its about drugs.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dg1-online-confidential-medical-information
the D1 is the licence application form0
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