Licence revoked - alcohol dependency

[Livingfree]

Hi guys, not specifically drink driving but I had my licence revoked in August 16 due to previous alcohol dependency. I was in a really bad relationship and going through a tough time and stupidly thought that binge drinking was the answer. Turns out that leaving my partner in August last year was the real answer and I haven't touched a drop of alcohol since then plus had regular blood tests at my doctors. However, a few weeks after we separated I received a letter from the DVLA stating that a 'third party' had reported me as being previously alcohol dependent and they did some enquiries. Doesn't take a genius to work out who that may have been. Anyway, I had discussed this with my doctor previously and as it is on my medical records, the DVLA revoked my licence for 12 months from 22nd August 16. I didn't even realise that you had to notify the DVLA about this, fool that I am! I re-applied for my licence at the beginning of July 17 and filled in the DR1 etc. Unfortunately I missed the section of the report that mentions eyesight so had to send it back in again a few weeks later. The DVLA said 8 days ago that they have now written to my doctor which may take a further 6 weeks. My doctor said he posted the form back to them on Monday this week. I get the feeling that this whole process is going to take a long time. My question is, does anyone know how long should I expect to wait and what happens after they get the info from my doctor giving the green light. Is the next step a medical and does anyone know how long should this whole thing take? I'm not getting my hopes up for anything to happen soon judging by the other threads.

 

[Digby]

It took them 6 weeks to give me an answer, which was not good. Here is a quote from the DVLA letter I got yesterday, they have revoked my license from alcohol dependency. I have not been offered a medical. They say "you have a history of alcohol dependence within the past 12 months, therefore you must not drive" "We will only accept an application from you when a minimum of one year free of alcohol dependence has been achieved". I have not touched a drop for 6.5 months, but that is not taken into account, neither is the fact I have completed a drink drive course.
It sounds like it will be down to what you Doctor says and hopefully your license will re-appear. Good luck