Grantyone
Well Known Member
Hi, this is my first post here.
Last March, I blew 109. Wrote my car off and spent the night in the cells. At court, I went for a local solicitor. If I remember correctly, he was only around £200. He made my case... out of character, good job, kids etc.
by pleading guilty and by taking on board the awareness course, I got a 24 month ban reduced to 16 and a £1800 fine reduced to £1200.
my ban is up 31.08 this year. My Application is with DVLA but I do realise I’ll need to complete a medical.
on that note, I have had 3 cans of lager in the last 6weeks. Prior to that, I probably drank 2 to 3 nights per week, admittedly sometimes in excess.P
I am a reasonably fit and healthy person, and I am hoping that by the time I have my medical, I should be good to pass. It will probably be a good 10/12 weeks with only having those 3 cans of lager. I do around 3 10K runs per week.. is there anyone out there who has drank/abstained similar amounts/length and passed? Looking for some reassurances at this stage. I have in no way a drink problem, but probably like most, sometimes do drink in excess. Is there anywhere I can get a private test before the DVLA one?
thanks in advance. Sorry for so many questions. But hope my story is useful for some.
Last March, I blew 109. Wrote my car off and spent the night in the cells. At court, I went for a local solicitor. If I remember correctly, he was only around £200. He made my case... out of character, good job, kids etc.
by pleading guilty and by taking on board the awareness course, I got a 24 month ban reduced to 16 and a £1800 fine reduced to £1200.
my ban is up 31.08 this year. My Application is with DVLA but I do realise I’ll need to complete a medical.
on that note, I have had 3 cans of lager in the last 6weeks. Prior to that, I probably drank 2 to 3 nights per week, admittedly sometimes in excess.P
I am a reasonably fit and healthy person, and I am hoping that by the time I have my medical, I should be good to pass. It will probably be a good 10/12 weeks with only having those 3 cans of lager. I do around 3 10K runs per week.. is there anyone out there who has drank/abstained similar amounts/length and passed? Looking for some reassurances at this stage. I have in no way a drink problem, but probably like most, sometimes do drink in excess. Is there anywhere I can get a private test before the DVLA one?
thanks in advance. Sorry for so many questions. But hope my story is useful for some.