Megawebs
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My question is because my conviction pre dates the legislation 1/6/2013 can I appeal against taking a further medical.
I was convicted of ‘Failing to provide a specimen for analysis’ (Driving or attempting to drive) on 4[SUP]th[/SUP] April 2011; I was fined £300 and disqualified for 20 months reduced if course completed.
The disqualification period ended 4[SUP]th[/SUP] December 2012 because I did not go on course (at the time I had no intention of driving again).
My circumstances have changed in that my mother who I care for can no longer drive due to dementia. I therefore applied for my licence in January 2017.
I am disabled and receive PIP at the higher rate for mobility, I have had to go over various hurdles and have recently attended my GP at request of DVLA who has confirmed to DVLA that I am fit to drive.
Yesterday I have received a communication from the DVLA requesting a further medical examination which, I am expected to pay for.
The letter refers to a “medical exam for high risk offenders” I have researched this online and found that new legislation came into effect on the 1[SUP]st[/SUP] June 2013. I have never been informed that I was a HRO nor did I receive a communication 90 days before my disqualification ended.
NOTE: The new legislation DOES NOT APPLY where the conviction in respect to which the disqualification was ordered was imposed before the date on which the new legislation commences. The new legislation commences on 1st June 2013. The new legislation will apply to any relevant convictions on or after this date.
I was convicted of ‘Failing to provide a specimen for analysis’ (Driving or attempting to drive) on 4[SUP]th[/SUP] April 2011; I was fined £300 and disqualified for 20 months reduced if course completed.
The disqualification period ended 4[SUP]th[/SUP] December 2012 because I did not go on course (at the time I had no intention of driving again).
My circumstances have changed in that my mother who I care for can no longer drive due to dementia. I therefore applied for my licence in January 2017.
I am disabled and receive PIP at the higher rate for mobility, I have had to go over various hurdles and have recently attended my GP at request of DVLA who has confirmed to DVLA that I am fit to drive.
Yesterday I have received a communication from the DVLA requesting a further medical examination which, I am expected to pay for.
The letter refers to a “medical exam for high risk offenders” I have researched this online and found that new legislation came into effect on the 1[SUP]st[/SUP] June 2013. I have never been informed that I was a HRO nor did I receive a communication 90 days before my disqualification ended.
NOTE: The new legislation DOES NOT APPLY where the conviction in respect to which the disqualification was ordered was imposed before the date on which the new legislation commences. The new legislation commences on 1st June 2013. The new legislation will apply to any relevant convictions on or after this date.