Over 70s

[Philhants]

Sorry if I am going over old ground and has been asked before but anyone reached 70 yrs of life and had to renew their drivin license? How long did you wait to get your new license back? Did you declare any health problems that caused a prolonged delay?

All the best

Phil

 

[pappajohn]

If you have no medical issues you should get it back pretty quick, minus the C1 category.
If there's any medical issues it will be passed on to the medical dept and could take MANY months.

 

[Jimbohorlicks]

Lots of threads on fun re dvla and c1 sagas

 

[Philhants]

I got mine back late November after filling in the on line forms and declaring my sleep apnoea in April = six months! Not a problem for driving in UK as its covered by section 88 but one needs a valid license to drive in Europe which was a problem for me! The DVLA medical board are so so slow in dealing with problematic issues that (in my case) are all being managed satisfactorily by the NHS - why can't they communicate!!

 

[Philhants]

Lots of threads on fun re dvla and c1 sagas

Thanks Jim - I'm new here

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[Stealaway]

You need to apply for a new plastic photo license. You also have to remember to renew it every three years

 

[Coastal Cruiser.]

Doesn’t look good

DVLA Medical licence delays

This in the Guardian today; DVLA Chief Exec admits 168,000 drivers with medical licences are waiting for renewal. https://www.theguardian.com/money/2022/nov/24/dvla-admits-drivers-health-conditions-wait-licences-backlog Grind your teeth folks!

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[Jimbohorlicks]

DVLA stress test!

My 73 year old husband has been sent for a treadmill ECG stress test to renew his C1. This was due to him having a suspected TIA 2 years ago. He is currently training on a treadmill to try and get ready for it. As we understand the test is. 1.7 mph at 10% incline for 3 minutes 2.5 mph at 12%...

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[cyberyacht]

Mine has been over two months already. OH's took almost a year.

 

[walburga]

I'll be 70 in April 2023, when should I start the application process for a new license? I need to retain my C1 status as our van is over 3500 kg.
I cycle approx 100 mls a week, walk 4 mls most days, I consider myself quite fit and rarely visit the docs, would I be required to take the 'stress' test?

regards, and happy new year to all
Allen

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[JockandRita]

I cycle approx 100 mls a week, walk 4 mls most days, I consider myself quite fit and rarely visit the docs, would I be required to take the 'stress' test?

I doubt it walburga unless you have a reportable medical condition, or fail the medical..........which looks doubtful judging by your exercise regime.

Cheers, and a Happy New Year to you too.

Jock.

 

[nicholsong]

Sorry if I am going over old ground and has been asked before but anyone reached 70 yrs of life and had to renew their drivin license? How long did you wait to get your new license back? Did you declare any health problems that caused a prolonged delay?

All the best

Phil

Everyone has to renew their driving licence at 70 years, regardless of what vehicle categories they hold.

If Category 'B' then only a self-declaration of health matters is required. For other categories, including C1, C and Bus etc a D2 Application and a D4 Medical(conducted by an EU-qualified Doctor) has to be submitted.