Yes it is still £90.
You make the cheque out to DVLA and send it to:
DVLA, Swansea SA99 1TU
(I assume you are a High Risk Offender)
If your disqualification was before 1st June 2013 then yes, you can drive, pending the outcome of the medical.
BUT, what you need to to is to get DVLA to acknowledge that you have started the process - either by them sending you a letter to make an appointment with the Doctor who will do the medical on their behalf, or by email confirmation that your application is being processed.
You then state that you want to drive under section 88 of The Road Traffic Act 1988 pending the outcome of the medical process. You should ask DVLA to confirm this in writing. That way you have a letter to show the police if you are stopped, and something to copy for your insurance company if they say they want to see your driving licence within 10 or 14 days of you taking out the policy.
Can you just clarify when your ban was due to end? You say it started on 12th June 2012 but didn't say a finish date. If it is already past the date when you could drive then you will be able to drive once the process has started. Saying that it has already started because you have posted the application form is a bit premature. What if it doesn't arrive, what if the cheque bounces? Then the process hasn't started. That is why you should get it in writing from DVLA that your medical process is under way and you can drive under S88. I would leave it at least 7 days from when you sent it before you enquire, to give them time to put the request on their system.
You're welcome.
let us know how you get on, there are many more People reading this forum than posting on it, so any feedback is useful for everyone.
I would suggest putting another week, perhaps 2 in before having your DVLA medical test.
You could ask your GP for a CD test (make sure you specify that, NOT a LFT test) and you are likely to be charged about £40.
The advantage of doing that first is that you don't get a second go at the DVLA medical, (well not for 6 months or a year anyway) so if your GP one is raised, you know to wait for the DVLA one.
Have you got an authority to drive under S88? if so, there is no rush as you are driving anyway, and I would then certainly advocate waiting before doing the DVLA medical.
You should ask DVLA to confirm that your application has been received and put it in writing (email attachment) that you can drive under s88. That way you have something to show the insurance company... And the police if you are stopped.
OK just spoke to them now. They are going to send me a cover note stating that i can drive under section 88. I asked for it to be sent by email however she said it would have to be Post LOL!I would ring them and ask to be sent a letter by post or email confirming your entitlement.
The number I have for the medical section is: 0300 790 6806
Have you got your insurance sorted out? They have to be aware that you are driving on a temporary licence.