Tommyalfonz
Member
Hi I am in desperate need of advice. I will try to explain my situation best as I can before questions.
I was banned in January 2014 for my second drink drive (I blew a unit over each time I was caught not disputing in the law I was in the wrong) first time being caught was in 2008. So due to this I was given a 3 year ban and a £300 odd pound fine and put on the high risk offender scheme which we all know means I had to take a medical.
A year into my ban I took and completed the Dvla appointed drink drivers awarness class, reducing my ban by quite a few months how ever I ran the length of the 3 year ban as I was working away a lot and If I’m honest I’m not a fan of needles or blood which is a major factor.
after about 4 years into my ban I applied for my licence and got a letter to confirm my Dvla appointed doctor to do my medical (which I thought was fine at the time even with a fear of needles)
I took the medical and waited to hear back from the Dvla only for them to say I was over the recommended cdb or something limits? I asked them what I needed to do to get my licence back they said wait a length of time and reapply.
ive had the forms in my kitchen draw waiting for the past year after waiting a year before even picking them up! (Im now 6 years into my 3 year ban after the Dvla class I attended the ban was 2 years 2 months)
Now what my issue is due to this corona virus and now being out of work as I’m self employed. I need my licence so I can drive to a rural location to care for my elderly mother (we are out in the sticks no transportation routes) and also to do the shopping etc.
I was wondering if anyone could shed any light at all or give me any advice before I start calling DVLA and asking stupid questions.
I don’t know if I’m being really nieve or what but 6 years 2 months I’ve been banned for maybe half a pint over. Is there any method to appeal or get an emergency licence or temporary licence?
thank you all in advance.
regards.
I was banned in January 2014 for my second drink drive (I blew a unit over each time I was caught not disputing in the law I was in the wrong) first time being caught was in 2008. So due to this I was given a 3 year ban and a £300 odd pound fine and put on the high risk offender scheme which we all know means I had to take a medical.
A year into my ban I took and completed the Dvla appointed drink drivers awarness class, reducing my ban by quite a few months how ever I ran the length of the 3 year ban as I was working away a lot and If I’m honest I’m not a fan of needles or blood which is a major factor.
after about 4 years into my ban I applied for my licence and got a letter to confirm my Dvla appointed doctor to do my medical (which I thought was fine at the time even with a fear of needles)
I took the medical and waited to hear back from the Dvla only for them to say I was over the recommended cdb or something limits? I asked them what I needed to do to get my licence back they said wait a length of time and reapply.
ive had the forms in my kitchen draw waiting for the past year after waiting a year before even picking them up! (Im now 6 years into my 3 year ban after the Dvla class I attended the ban was 2 years 2 months)
Now what my issue is due to this corona virus and now being out of work as I’m self employed. I need my licence so I can drive to a rural location to care for my elderly mother (we are out in the sticks no transportation routes) and also to do the shopping etc.
I was wondering if anyone could shed any light at all or give me any advice before I start calling DVLA and asking stupid questions.
I don’t know if I’m being really nieve or what but 6 years 2 months I’ve been banned for maybe half a pint over. Is there any method to appeal or get an emergency licence or temporary licence?
thank you all in advance.
regards.