DVLA question

helpimcrap · 2 May 2009 at 15:15

as the DVLA can't or won't give me a straight answer is there anything which is like a ruling as to how long a suspension and what needs to be done etc. my reasoning is this:

i've been unfortunate enough to suffer a sub-arachnoid haemorhage but from searching the net i think its about a years suspension but what happens then? is it a retest? is it an assessment? i have no idea and the dvla won't shed any light on it.

when does the suspension start from? the accident date? discharge date? date i sent the license back?

it is a bit of a large field to cover but does anyone know of a site or link that could shad some light?

cyclops12 · 2 May 2009 at 15:37

Wow thats a tuff one
all i can sugest is poping over to the NABD forums and asking there
there's a few over there who are clued up on all forms of driving law
good luck with it

helpimcrap · 2 May 2009 at 15:40

what/where is NABD? :confused:

cyclops12 · 2 May 2009 at 15:47

its the The National Association for Bikers with a Disability
im not sure how many will be on line today because theres a NABD rally next week
http://www.nabd.org.uk/index.htm
and the forums

http://forum.disabledbiker.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=1593&highlight=rallie

cyclops12 · 2 May 2009 at 15:53

not sure if this applies to you but disabled people who have thier licence revoked dont have to take a retest when thier licence is reinstated
read here
http://www.nabd.org.uk/adaptions/license.htm

Ghosteh · 2 May 2009 at 16:16

My mum had her licence revoked after she suffered an epileptic fit out the blue. It was a 1 years suspension from when she spoke to the DVLA IIRC. When that 1 year was over she had to get a report of the doctor or something, send it to the DVLA, then her licence was re-issued. She didn't have to do a retest or anything.

Memphis · 2 May 2009 at 16:32

When my Dad suffered 5 mini-strokes, the DVLA suspended his licence. After a rather drawn out process of trying to prove he was fit to drive again, unfortunately the exact details of which I can't recall, he was given his licence back. No retest. Hope this helps a little.

helpimcrap · 2 May 2009 at 18:06

Ghosteh said:
My mum had her licence revoked after she suffered an epileptic fit out the blue. It was a 1 years suspension from when she spoke to the DVLA IIRC. When that 1 year was over she had to get a report of the doctor or something, send it to the DVLA, then her licence was re-issued. She didn't have to do a retest or anything.

cheers for that. i assume it to be the same conditions as applied to epilepsy as if i have a fit before the year is up my license is revoked. how long did she have to wait?

helpimcrap · 2 May 2009 at 18:07

Memphis said:
When my Dad suffered 5 mini-strokes, the DVLA suspended his licence. After a rather drawn out process of trying to prove he was fit to drive again, unfortunately the exact details of which I can't recall, he was given his licence back. No retest. Hope this helps a little.

it does so thanks to you and all others who have replied. at least i know what to question or expect.

Glaucus · 2 May 2009 at 18:29

Yeah my mate had her license suspended after an epilepsy attack. Suspended for 1 year and as said doctors note to say that she handn't suffered any attacks in 12 months and she got it back.

helpimcrap · 2 May 2009 at 18:43

cheers fella.

Glaucus · 2 May 2009 at 18:52

worth asking your doctor as well next time you go. they should know the ins and outs. It should be a common question.

Also email dvla. You usually get a decent reply from them. but it does take a few days.