C1 category removed from my license - anyone ever got it back?

[maguirem]

Because i inject insulin and declared it to DVLA ive lost my C1 category on the new health restricted license. I drive an Autosleeper Burford and I believe required this - I'm stumped as what to do next apart from return the license with a covering letter or downsize the motorhome 8( weight plated as MIRI 7435kgs and MTPLM 4100 kgs Previous to this declaration I had C1 under Grandfather rights having passed my test in the 1980's

all sensible answers appreciated

 

[Doobray]

I inject at least twice daily. I apply each year for my C1 and have been successful for the last 5 years. Once you have it you can use section 88 to continue driving while they take their time, albeit only in the UK. Best of luck

 

[Road Sailors]

Thanks for that, why is it limited to the UK? Do you know? We drive to Greece and leave the van or car in the boatyard while we sail for the summer months, so in reality we actually only drive for a few weeks through Europe en route to Greece.

 

[Doobray]

Thanks for that, why is it limited to the UK? Do you know? We drive to Greece and leave the van or car in the boatyard while we sail for the summer months, so in reality we actually only drive for a few weeks through Europe en route to Greece.

It is driving under section 88 while waiting for your licence that is limited to the UK as you don't have a physical licence to produce if stopped in Europe

 

[Road Sailors]

Oh yes, of course, they hold your licence while they deliberate.

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[Tony50]

I misunderstood what you thought was a typo..

yes

Off topic , but could never understand what was wrong with ULW ,GVW, GTW, was this due to being in EU ?

 

[Bazzagas]

Because i inject insulin and declared it to DVLA ive lost my C1 category on the new health restricted license. I drive an Autosleeper Burford and I believe required this - I'm stumped as what to do next apart from return the license with a covering letter or downsize the motorhome 8( weight plated as MIRI 7435kgs and MTPLM 4100 kgs Previous to this declaration I had C1 under Grandfather rights having passed my test in the 1980's

all sensible answers appreciated

That happened to me last year..I had an unexplained seizure..they removed my licence for 12 months..and its only up to 3500kg...my motorhome is only two berth and 3000kg, so ok...but we were looking at a bigger one over 3500...I phoned DVLA ( worst organisation in the world to deal with ) they told me no,i can't get a new licence over 3500kg....I could apply though, but I would have to be medically assessed with a letter from a health professional, then dvla medical board will look at my case...
I'm 69 next April...it'll take them until I'm 70 to sort that lot out...can't be bothered ...I'm sticking with my bessacar 410....

 

[Bazzagas]

My husband is also type 2 and now injects insulin, his entitlement was also withdrawn. We had previously purchased a motorhome 3850kg and spent a year getting it updated and ready for European travel planed for last spring /summer.
our first plan was to get the van down plated to 3500kg. I thought it would be difficult and expensive, but after talking
to SV tech they advised me that the cost is only £140+vat and they do all the paperwork with DVLA for you and provide you with a revised vehicle plate. Unfortunately when we got the van weighed it weighed 3350kg with no driver, dogs, water etc. so it was a definite No! He applied to the DVLA to get his C1 reinstated. The application seemed simple at first. Our GP completed his part and was happy that his diabetes control was good (never had a hypo) then the optician checked him and completed his page. Both of these had to be paid privately. After several weeks a letter came from the DVLA requesting a different eye test, he went for the test and did well, it was a peripheral vision test that is often done during a regular eye test but both eyes were checked at the same time. results were sent directly to DVLA, two weeks later DVLA said the machine wasn’t right, go to another optician, this went on for a few months and eventually 5 eye tests were done in different towns. The DVLA paid for them all. Then when they were finally happy with his eyes, they told him that he needed an appointment with a specialist diabetic doctor. We did challenge this because he is under the Norfolk & Norwich Hospital diabetes dept , they know him well and monitor him yearly. But no they sent us further to Kings Lynn ! The doctor asked lots of questions about his glucose levels and control, how he felt at different times of the day. He required 6 weeks of good blood tests no hypos or hypers. Unfortunately during the previous month my husbands glucose monitor had failed and the digital readings could not be retrieved from the broken machine so he didn’t have the full 6 weeks of test results. The DVLA refused to reissue the C1 licence, they said he could apply again in one year. So we sold the 6m 3850kg van and purchased a 7.2m 3500kg van instead. Hope this helps anyone thinking of applying.

DVLA are terrible...I hate dealing with them...constantly putting obstacles in your way...when you phone its always " I'll transfer your call ", probably to someone who is sitting opposite them...then the phone disconnects..its deliberate...

 

[Bazzagas]

Oh yes, of course, they hold your licence while they deliberate.

Deliberately....