blueyonder76
Well Known Member
Hi
I fall under the HRO category following a second ban within in 10 years in 2016 following a relationship breakdown and loss of home and step sons, as well as my partner. I completed the TCC course and my ban was reduced to 3 years. After a year of free lancing following the ban I decided to undertake an MA in Town Planning and re -train so when I could re apply for my licence a) I couldn't afford it and b) didn't need one. I was in the process in reapplying for my licence in May but due to COVID-19 there are significant delays. I am therefore reluctant to send a D20 application in just yet as it may get lost. Am I better to hang fire for another month?
Also my 10 year photo expired on my licence I am assuming however this will not be an issue as I am sending a new photo with my application. ? I was told my actual
licence lasts a lifetime. Well up to 70 anyway before it can be revoked for medical reasons i.e eyesight etc.
For the last 2 months I have reduced my drinking greatly wanting to gain my licence back and infact since the ban. However I did have several drinks on Wednesday and unfortunately tripped walking the dog on a flag stone and gave myself a black eye. Stupid I know. I ended up going to A&E to get it checked out, and was not visibly drunk but my CDT levels came up as high and I'd been drinking heavily following a blood test. All that it was not pushed it was advised I go back to my GP and get a second test next week. However I am concerned this will hinder the chance to get my licence back and will go on my medical record causing a blip and going back to my old career. Any advice would be welcome.
Also does anyone know how long DVLA estimates processing applications and will it reflect badly I have not thought to apply till now? My conviction will be spent in Feb 2020. I really don't further delays with DVLA. At the moment however I can't get through to the contact centre at all
Many thanks
Bluyonder76
I fall under the HRO category following a second ban within in 10 years in 2016 following a relationship breakdown and loss of home and step sons, as well as my partner. I completed the TCC course and my ban was reduced to 3 years. After a year of free lancing following the ban I decided to undertake an MA in Town Planning and re -train so when I could re apply for my licence a) I couldn't afford it and b) didn't need one. I was in the process in reapplying for my licence in May but due to COVID-19 there are significant delays. I am therefore reluctant to send a D20 application in just yet as it may get lost. Am I better to hang fire for another month?
Also my 10 year photo expired on my licence I am assuming however this will not be an issue as I am sending a new photo with my application. ? I was told my actual
licence lasts a lifetime. Well up to 70 anyway before it can be revoked for medical reasons i.e eyesight etc.
For the last 2 months I have reduced my drinking greatly wanting to gain my licence back and infact since the ban. However I did have several drinks on Wednesday and unfortunately tripped walking the dog on a flag stone and gave myself a black eye. Stupid I know. I ended up going to A&E to get it checked out, and was not visibly drunk but my CDT levels came up as high and I'd been drinking heavily following a blood test. All that it was not pushed it was advised I go back to my GP and get a second test next week. However I am concerned this will hinder the chance to get my licence back and will go on my medical record causing a blip and going back to my old career. Any advice would be welcome.
Also does anyone know how long DVLA estimates processing applications and will it reflect badly I have not thought to apply till now? My conviction will be spent in Feb 2020. I really don't further delays with DVLA. At the moment however I can't get through to the contact centre at all
Many thanks
Bluyonder76