License Application voluntary surrender - medical

MEM62

I December 24 I had a single episode of cough syncope as a result of a virus that I picked up.  That diagnosis means no driving for six months.  I surrendered my license voluntarily on the basis that it should make it easier and quicker to get your license back once you have served your six months.  I applied 8 weeks before the six-month deadline, which was up on June 29th, but I still have not had my license returned and DVLA cannot give me timeline.

Can anyone with a recent, similar experience share how long they had to wait?      

Car_54

Sorry, I have no good news.

As an instructor, I helped several people with licence problems over the years.

The DVLA's medical section is notoriously slow to return licences.  

sheramber

You could ask your GP if they have had any enquiry from DVLA. 

 If they need a GP report that can cause delay until the GP replies and it is processed. 

They may not need a report but it is a possibility  for  a delay. 

MEM62

@Car_54 Thanks for the heads-up.  I'll try to manage my expectation.  

@sheramber They may or may not contact my GP but have not done do thus far.  I can tell if they do as it is noted on my NHS App.  

Vent - If you to do the right thing, at considerable financial and personal cost, DVLA should at least play their part and complete the process in a timely fashion when it is time to get your license back.