DVLA WAITING TIMES

Emmit said:
My C1 Clock started yesterday.
Tik Tok, Tik Tok.

As an aside, when I rang D4Drivers I was told that it wasn't necessary to visit an optician.

So I didn't.

On visiting the Dr. I was asked for my eyesight test.
When I told the Dr. of the information I had been given
she stated that the information I had been given was
incorrect.

She still did the eyesight test and filled out the D4.

For information.

Edit.

I was stupid enough to admit an incident that happened to me on one occasion only 22yrs ago.

The Dr. stopped the procedure and asked to see the letter I had received following
my treatment.

I returned yesterday to resume the appointment.
She told me, (and included the contents on the Form) to submit the letter to DVLA.

She stated, "That will be mitigation for you." I take that to mean that the letter points
out that my Consultant did not believe that my 'illness' was serious.

So, having considered her words, I included in my application, a copy of my Compostela
(Certificate) that I received after completing the Camino Santiago 3yrs ago.
It shows the distance and time taken. After all, it supersedes my illness by 19yrs and I
think it proves that if one is capable of walking 729kms in 29 continuous days, one can't really have
health issues.
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I don't think the DVLA take pilgrimage prayers into account Derek. ;)
 
glenn2926 said:
If that’s the main problem then I just might reinstate my C+E as they will treat it as a vocational licence. Hopefully this would speed up the time taken to renew.
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I would Glenn, if delays for C1 renewals are still the same by then, as you'll only need to pay £55 for the medical, and not need to do the DCPC if for private use only. ;)

Emmit said:
On visiting the Dr. I was asked for my eyesight test.
When I told the Dr. of the information I had been given
she stated that the information I had been given was
incorrect.

She still did the eyesight test and filled out the D4.
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I gave the D4D Doctor my latest (high tech) eye test results which had been carried out six days before, by a qualified opthalmologist. The Doctor dismissed it and tested my eyes using the Snellen chart. :Eeek:

oozzie said:
Got to renew my hgv later this year so hope that goes as well.
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If no medical or clerical issues @oozie, then receipt is 10 - 14 x days from sending off the forms. (y)

Jimbohorlicks. At last Jim. Well done. (y)

Cheers,

Jock. :)
 
Jimbohorlicks said:
I don't think the DVLA take pilgrimage prayers into account Derek. ;)
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I haven't just let them wonder what that Compostela was doing there.
I pointed out to whoever reads it that the walk equates to 25k a day for
29days.

If that doesn't show that I'm fit, (if not proper) enough to drive, I don't know what will.
 
glenn2926 said:
You are reading what you want into my post. i meant that I am not really happy about people down sizing to under 3.5T because they think they will fail the medical for above this weight. In my opinion, if one is not fit to drive 3.6T then how can they think themselves fit enough to drive 3.5T?
There is a reason that people need to take lessons and pass a test to drive larger and heavier vehicles. Part of which is being fit and healthy enough to do this.
Do you honestly think a motorcycle travelling at 150mph will cause as much damage as a 44T truck at 60 mph?
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No but a super car travelling at high speeds with someone who could not pass a D4 medical would be catastrophic, that is my point,
44 tonne trucks do need specific licences and are regulated,
I have passed the medical, but do not see the need to take them for a vehicle which I am already authorised to drive. If unfit to drive that them I would be unfit to drive anything !!!
 
joe and sue said:
No but a super car travelling at high speeds with someone who could not pass a D4 medical would be catastrophic, that is my point,
44 tonne trucks do need specific licences and are regulated,
I have passed the medical, but do not see the need to take them for a vehicle which I am already authorised to drive. If unfit to drive that them I would be unfit to drive anything !!!
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The licence to drive large vehicles, of which motorhomes over 3.5 t are a part requires the driver to be fit to drive said vehicles. This is established by the driver undergoing a medical. After age 45 this medical is required every 5 years. Now if a driver of a motorhome weighing 3.6t is not fit to drive it due to not being able to pass the medical. Then in my mind they are not fit to drive 3.5 t either. There needs to be a point at which a medical is required. Those making the rules have decided on over 3.5T.
My point is, if one cannot pass the medical, therefore being unfit to drive a vehicle weighing 3.6T why are they fit to drive a vehicle weighing 3.5T? The part that concerns me is that we have members on here driving 3.5T vans when they know they cannot pass a medical to drive 3.6T.

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bobnick said:
Any chance of an update on this as i plan to de register a car and want to retain the reg number.
Tried finding it but couldn't.
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Its instant if you do it online and retention document comes by post shortly after.
 
Emmit said:
Jesus H!!!

I have just put s88 RTA into Goggle (sic)

The information contained in the GOV. site which is first or second in the list puts a whole new meaning on that throwaway line, " Oh! That's OK. I'm covered by section 88"

The first condition in relying on s88 is that, YOUR Doctor must have told you that you are fit to drive.

What! Eh!

Not, " I'm OK. There's nothing wrong with me."

None of that. It is crystal clear that YOUR Doctor has to agree that you are fit.

Form an orderly queue at our overworked Health Centre now.
Question. Who, amongst us has obeyed this demand and, if not, how many have driven, sans licence without the necessary permission from the Dr.
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Extract from the website:-
Providing you have a current driving licence and you have not been told by your doctor or optician that you should not drive, you may be able to drive while DVLA is considering your application and waiting for a response from NHS professionals.
 
glenn2926 said:
The licence to drive large vehicles, of which motorhomes over 3.5 t are a part requires the driver to be fit to drive said vehicles. This is established by the driver undergoing a medical. After age 45 this medical is required every 5 years. Now if a driver of a motorhome weighing 3.6t is not fit to drive it due to not being able to pass the medical. Then in my mind they are not fit to drive 3.5 t either. There needs to be a point at which a medical is required. Those making the rules have decided on over 3.5T.
My point is, if one cannot pass the medical, therefore being unfit to drive a vehicle weighing 3.6T why are they fit to drive a vehicle weighing 3.5T? The part that concerns me is that we have members on here driving 3.5T vans when they know they cannot pass a medical to drive 3.6T.
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Looks like we are agreeing on this in principle, so should everyone at 70 have to pass a medical, or only those who drive 3.5 t plus commercially, doing thousands of miles a year.
MH's over 3,5t are privately registered and in my view should be exempt from this ruling. +7.5 t becomes yet another licence issue.
All licences should be reviewed and renewed at regular intervals, and our medical records should be taken into account for all.
And this is from someone with type 2 Diabetes, Under perfect control, I can add
Joe
 
joe and sue said:
Looks like we are agreeing on this in principle, so should everyone at 70 have to pass a medical, or only those who drive 3.5 t plus commercially, doing thousands of miles a year.
MH's over 3,5t are privately registered and in my view should be exempt from this ruling. +7.5 t becomes yet another licence issue.
All licences should be reviewed and renewed at regular intervals, and our medical records should be taken into account for all.
And this is from someone with type 2 Diabetes, Under perfect control, I can add
Joe
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We most certainly agree in principle on most aspects. I don’t see any difference in fitness to drive health wise between commercial and private mileage. A medical at 70 for all licences would be acceptable for me. It’s very difficult trying to tell an elderly relative that it’s time to stop driving. A medical would make the decision for them. Particularly if it includes an eye test.
 
glenn2926 said:
We most certainly agree in principle on most aspects. I don’t see any difference in fitness to drive health wise between commercial and private mileage. A medical at 70 for all licences would be acceptable for me. It’s very difficult trying to tell an elderly relative that it’s time to stop driving. A medical would make the decision for them. Particularly if it includes an eye test.
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Thats all well and good (except I certainly do not consider myself to be elderly), but the government organisation tasked with the control and paperwork for this does not have the means to cope with the demand now.
Yes there are the occasional medical incidents at the wheel and any resulting accident is made worse the bigger and heavier the vehicle but surely the majority of accidents are caused by incompetent, careless and downright dangerous drivers?

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I sent my over-70 C1 forms to arrive at the DVLA on 24th November. They were passed to the Medical Assessment Dept. on 1st December (I have satisfactorily treated hypertension). When I rang this morning, nothing further had been done, and the lady said there was no time scale for it, in quite a sharp voice. I imagine she has faced a fair bit of flak. 😟😟😟😟

I delved further into the Medical Dept. to find the chief doctor, Dr Jenkins, had put forward a consultation paper in Nov/Dec re enabling more medical staff, e.g. practice nurses, to send a patient’s information to the DVLA if asked. I think they need rather more staff in the Dept. to assess the D4s!
 
Deep Owl said:
I sent my over-70 C1 forms to arrive at the DVLA on 24th November. They were passed to the Medical Assessment Dept. on 1st December (I have satisfactorily treated hypertension). When I rang this morning, nothing further had been done, and the lady said there was no time scale for it, in quite a sharp voice. I imagine she has faced a fair bit of flak. 😟😟😟😟

I delved further into the Medical Dept. to find the chief doctor, Dr Jenkins, had put forward a consultation paper in Nov/Dec re enabling more medical staff, e.g. practice nurses, to send a patient’s information to the DVLA if asked. I think they need rather more staff in the Dept. to assess the D4s!
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This is very depressing! I am in a similar situation with a similar condition, again under control with meds.
 
2bob said:
well the on line is working great
Thank you for submitting your driving licence application online. on sunday 20/2/22
got it back to day
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Best way if you aren’t trying to keep your C1 but has to be done by post if you are.

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2bob said:
well the on line is working great
Thank you for submitting your driving licence application online. on sunday 20/2/22
got it back to day
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2bob said:
sent for my c1 of on the 22dec -your item was delivered on 29-12-2021.we see how long it takes if no no problems
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So ,do you have 2 driving licences now?
 
OH has finally got a date for DVLA eye test so its seems that a shot across the bows from our MP has got things moving.
 
Age: 53
Vehicle: 4.5T Hymer B534DL

I’m getting a bit concerned over the time it is taking to have the C1 category reinstated following a diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis.

As it’s a notifiable illness, the DVLA asked me to have a check-up with my GP to continue driving (any vehicle) which I did in April 2021. GP passed me with flying colours and said I was fine to drive.
It took them until early November 2021 to acknowledge my GP’s assessment and they reissued a replacement ’medical review’ license, but it had the C1 category removed as it was a new licence so I had lost my grandfather rights from when I passed my test in the early 90’s.
I had a medical at https://www.barnetby-medical-centre.co.uk/hgv-medical-grimsby/ in mid-November, duly completing the D4 and D2, again passing the medical with no issues. The D4 and D2 forms were sent off to DVLA to have the C1 category reinstated.

I’ve called the DVLA many times but end up in a cul-de-sac on the automated system, getting cut-off.

I’ve visited the online ‘view your driving license‘ portal but it says “It has not been possible to display/match your driving licence. For further information regarding your driving licence details please contact DVLA by telephone 0300 083 0013”.

Again, called the number many times but can’t get through to anyone.

I need the Hymer to travel with my 3 x dogs and 1 x parrot to my holiday home in Corfu. Basically, it is a pet taxi used twice per year to get there and back.

Is there a direct number / short-cut to get through to someone?

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LouthMick said:
Age: 53
Vehicle: 4.5T Hymer B534DL

I’m getting a bit concerned over the time it is taking to have the C1 category reinstated following a diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis.

As it’s a notifiable illness, the DVLA asked me to have a check-up with my GP to continue driving (any vehicle) which I did in April 2021. GP passed me with flying colours and said I was fine to drive.
It took them until early November 2021 to acknowledge my GP’s assessment and they reissued a replacement ’medical review’ license, but it had the C1 category removed as it was a new licence so I had lost my grandfather rights from when I passed my test in the early 90’s.
I had a medical at https://www.barnetby-medical-centre.co.uk/hgv-medical-grimsby/ in mid-November, duly completing the D4 and D2, again passing the medical with no issues. The D4 and D2 forms were sent off to DVLA to have the C1 category reinstated.

I’ve called the DVLA many times but end up in a cul-de-sac on the automated system, getting cut-off.

I’ve visited the online ‘view your driving license‘ portal but it says “It has not been possible to display/match your driving licence. For further information regarding your driving licence details please contact DVLA by telephone 0300 083 0013”.

Again, called the number many times but can’t get through to anyone.

I need the Hymer to travel with my 3 x dogs and 1 x parrot to my holiday home in Corfu. Basically, it is a pet taxi used twice per year to get there and back.

Is there a direct number / short-cut to get through to someone?

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Get your MP involved.

Anecdotal evidence on here suggests that MPs' have the necessary clout to cut through the Red Tape that DVLA create.

Tell your MP exactly as you have here.

Good Luck!
 
LouthMick said:
Age: 53
Vehicle: 4.5T Hymer B534DL

I’m getting a bit concerned over the time it is taking to have the C1 category reinstated following a diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis.

As it’s a notifiable illness, the DVLA asked me to have a check-up with my GP to continue driving (any vehicle) which I did in April 2021. GP passed me with flying colours and said I was fine to drive.
It took them until early November 2021 to acknowledge my GP’s assessment and they reissued a replacement ’medical review’ license, but it had the C1 category removed as it was a new licence so I had lost my grandfather rights from when I passed my test in the early 90’s.
I had a medical at https://www.barnetby-medical-centre.co.uk/hgv-medical-grimsby/ in mid-November, duly completing the D4 and D2, again passing the medical with no issues. The D4 and D2 forms were sent off to DVLA to have the C1 category reinstated.

I’ve called the DVLA many times but end up in a cul-de-sac on the automated system, getting cut-off.

I’ve visited the online ‘view your driving license‘ portal but it says “It has not been possible to display/match your driving licence. For further information regarding your driving licence details please contact DVLA by telephone 0300 083 0013”.

Again, called the number many times but can’t get through to anyone.

I need the Hymer to travel with my 3 x dogs and 1 x parrot to my holiday home in Corfu. Basically, it is a pet taxi used twice per year to get there and back.

Is there a direct number / short-cut to get through to someone?

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The direct number for the Medical Assessment Dept is 0300 790 6806. Set your alarm for 7.58 am, and start dialling! The woman I spoke to on Friday said “there is no timescale for dealing with them (apparently due to industrial action), through pursed lips. I think she has had a lot of flak, but it would be interesting if you delve and ask if any medicals are being processed or a complete stoppage, or what percentage say compared to pre- Covid.

If you get through, could you report back, please?
 
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slowdriver said:
Odd - someone on Motorhome Matters has just reported today, a 14 day turnaround on a C1 renewal - over 70. With the medical done by D4D
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luck of the draw - i have been waiting 4 months now for mine
 
at the risk of seeming "racist " by some fluffy bunny - the dvla has been garbage since they closed down all centres nationally and gave the job to the welsh . It was a bad idea then and remains so. They had a system that was working, was approachable and could you talk face to face and resolve problems - you cant even get past the answerphone now. before im accused of lefty racism i dont recall the dvla offering swaheli or polish as a language service ? lol. Anyway - its appaling service and there is no excuse. Is there ?
 
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i would like to praise the dvla, honest - i would, but tell me how from a service where you once got what you wanted same day, to one that takes months and nobody answers the phone we are supposed to say well done. DVLA - you are a disgrace - and did i hear the useless bunch want a pay rise ????? :pray2:
 
Picked the new car up Wednesday lunch time last week. V5 arrived this am, so 5 days. Can't grumble at that.

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