Ridiculous Wait Times At The DVLA

jimjames

venomx said:

AdrianC said:

The_Fat_Controller said:

Highly unlikely.

Read this article from the BBC last month.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-57916619

This has been explained to the OP in all of his previous threads on the same issue.

Well as it's now been 9 months I thought i'd ask to see if anyone has any advice on how to hurry this up .

It would probably help to post a reply on one of the previous threads rather than keep posting a new one every time you have a question. At least then all the info will be in one place so anyone responding will have the visibility of the previous history to inform them.

venomx

jimjames said:

venomx said:

AdrianC said:

The_Fat_Controller said:

Highly unlikely.

Read this article from the BBC last month.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-57916619

This has been explained to the OP in all of his previous threads on the same issue.

Well as it's now been 9 months I thought i'd ask to see if anyone has any advice on how to hurry this up .

It would probably help to post a reply on one of the previous threads rather than keep posting a new one every time you have a question. At least then all the info will be in one place so anyone responding will have the visibility of the previous history to inform them.

Fair point. Sorry about that. Mods can merge together if possible ..thanks

Callumrayb

I understand exactly what you're going through, I declared mental health and regrettably taking an unprescribed benzo a couple of times (not while on the road) as I was banned. They ordered a drug test which I've been waiting 5 months after my ban and I'm still waiting despite being "highest priority" 

They take so long, I've never had a good experience with the medical department of the DVLA. 

good luck.

venomx

Finally heard back today with my medical license.

It is valid for one year, does this mean they'll review again in a years time and providing everything is the same, I can continue to drive whilst it's being processed ? I don't need to retake my test do I ?

Grumpy_chap

venomx said:

Finally heard back today with my medical license.

It is valid for one year, does this mean they'll review again in a years time and providing everything is the same, I can continue to drive whilst it's being processed ? I don't need to retake my test do I ?

I am glad you got your licence sorted (eventually).

AIUI, a time-limited licence requires you to renew at the end of the time (before expiry) with a medical declaration, but you can drive in the meantime and should not need to retake your test.

DVLA will send you a letter 3 months before the licence runs out:
https://www.gov.uk/driving-medical-conditions/renewing-or-reapplying-for-your-licence

Good luck, hope everything goes well for you.

TripleH

Is that the actual licence or just the length the photo card one is valid for? (Yes I know there aren't paper licences anymore).

I think with my epilepsy I got a year long licence and renewed without taking a test a few times. I think they give shorter length licences to see how you manage rather than a standard licence. You may need to have to fill in paperwork when you renew to get confirmation from your consultant that your condition hasn't worsened in a year.

venomx

Grumpy_chap said:

venomx said:

Finally heard back today with my medical license.

It is valid for one year, does this mean they'll review again in a years time and providing everything is the same, I can continue to drive whilst it's being processed ? I don't need to retake my test do I ?

I am glad you got your licence sorted (eventually).

AIUI, a time-limited licence requires you to renew at the end of the time (before expiry) with a medical declaration, but you can drive in the meantime and should not need to retake your test.

DVLA will send you a letter 3 months before the licence runs out:
https://www.gov.uk/driving-medical-conditions/renewing-or-reapplying-for-your-licence

Good luck, hope everything goes well for you.

Thank you ! I'm now driving confidently. 
When it's time to renew, if there are still delays at the dvla and they take a long time to send me my stuff back, can I continue to drive? I know its unlikely to take over 3 months for them to reply but just curious.. thanks