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If you don't tell the DVLA it could cost you a Grand!!

https://www.gov.uk/health-conditions-and-driving/find-condition-a-to-z


A lot of us have these or are Borderline or are under their GP for one of these??Make sure you tell the DVLA??  

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  • Bigphil1474
    Bigphil1474 Posts: 3,069 Forumite
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    To be fair, your GP should probably be telling you as well, but it's always worth checking yourself. Thanks
  • Goudy
    Goudy Posts: 2,010 Forumite
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    Don't forget déjà vu is on the list.
  • Goudy
    Goudy Posts: 2,010 Forumite
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    Don't forget déjà vu is on the list.
  • You have to tell them if you have Déjà vu. I remember reading about that some time ago, or I'm sure I did 
  • Nasqueron
    Nasqueron Posts: 10,246 Forumite
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    To be fair, your GP should probably be telling you as well, but it's always worth checking yourself. Thanks
    There is a longstanding issue with GPs being reluctant to do the full process of DVLA licence removal, especially for old people who could lose their independence. They often just fudge it and suggest to the patient that maybe they should consider it, rather than taking the step to force the DVLA to revoke it

    Sam Vimes' Boots Theory of Socioeconomic Unfairness: 

    People are rich because they spend less money. A poor man buys $10 boots that last a season or two before he's walking in wet shoes and has to buy another pair. A rich man buys $50 boots that are made better and give him 10 years of dry feet. The poor man has spent $100 over those 10 years and still has wet feet.

  • It could be a double whammy because if you have these undeclared illnesses you may not be insured ??
  • Ectophile
    Ectophile Posts: 7,791 Forumite
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    For most of the common things, it comes down to following the advice of your medical professional.  I would not tell the DVLA anything unless my doctor or nurse advises me that I shouldn't be driving.
    If it sticks, force it.
    If it breaks, well it wasn't working right anyway.
  • BlueonBlue
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    The DVLA currently sell your Data to unregulated parking companys which brings them in millions of pounds at £2.50 a pop.

    I wouldnt give them the time of day .
  • Mutton_Geoff
    Mutton_Geoff Posts: 3,985 Forumite
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    I also "could be fined £1,000" for not having a TV Licence but I don't bother and believe the average fine if caught watching BBC/live TV/iPlayer is actually less than the licence fee.

    Sounds like a hollow threat not a serious issue for most.
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  • maxmycardagain
    maxmycardagain Posts: 5,810 Forumite
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    Ive been type 2 diabetic for 30 years , DVLA "no action required"

    had a heart attack/stent, DVLA informed, not intrerested

    passed my HGV group 2 medical after the HA, and cataract last year, no problems

    but anyone can drop down dead, fit/young or old
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