jaybe
Member
I have six weeks to go on a three year drink drive ban. Unfortunately, this is my second one in ten years, the first being nine years previous. I had a solicitor present in court and because of circumstances in my life at the time I was offered nine months reduction if I attended rehab course for which I was very grateful and felt very fortunate to have this offered to me. I expected a medical to be arranged by DVLA doctor and after this a letter to be sent to my GP. I was feeling confident as I have finally seen the error of my ways, have attended counselling which has helped me to quit alcohol completely and knew my blood levels would be ok. Haven't touched a drop of drink for 15 months. However, the DVLA have written to my GP first and I received a letter from them today explaining this and said when they have received a reply the DVLA Medical Officer would make a decision on whether or not I would be allowed to drive. Does this mean that I may not be given the chance to take the medical to prove I have not been drinking and they can stop my licence because of my past history. If this is the case, why was I offered the nine months reduction? Sorry for being so long-winded, difficult to express my problem. Hope you can help. Very grateful of any advice.