Notifying DVLA of Vertigo... will license be removed?
Discussion
A friend has vertigo, always has, it builds up slowly, she knows when she is going to get an attack and ensures she is home during those times so that she can get to bed if needs be and obviously doesn't drive at all during those times.
Below you can see the DVLA state that vertigo is a notifiable condition, bearing in mind she can pre-empt her attacks (i.e not instantaneous without warning) is it likely that DVLA will remove her license?
It looks like she must legally declare it what likely outcomes are there when she does declare it?
Many thanks.
Below you can see the DVLA state that vertigo is a notifiable condition, bearing in mind she can pre-empt her attacks (i.e not instantaneous without warning) is it likely that DVLA will remove her license?
It looks like she must legally declare it what likely outcomes are there when she does declare it?
Many thanks.
pigface1001 said:
I think the DVLA talk to your doctor and then decide.
I think OP is asking about outcomes rather than procedure which are either the licence will be revoked or it won't. This is how that decision is made:https://www.gov.uk/driving-medical-conditions/what...
The DVLA will ask for the doctors details, and will consult with them.
If the doctor doesn't believe there to be a risk, then they will allow your friend to keep her licence.
The DVLA may impose a restriction on it though.
I have 2 notifiable conditions, obstructive sleep apnea, and Insulin dependant diabetes. DVLA said as long as I maintain my sleep apnea treatment, and regular checkups with the specialist, then no issues with driving. My diabetes, they removed my 7.5T and minibus entitlement, and I have to reapply for my licence every 3 years.
If the doctor doesn't believe there to be a risk, then they will allow your friend to keep her licence.
The DVLA may impose a restriction on it though.
I have 2 notifiable conditions, obstructive sleep apnea, and Insulin dependant diabetes. DVLA said as long as I maintain my sleep apnea treatment, and regular checkups with the specialist, then no issues with driving. My diabetes, they removed my 7.5T and minibus entitlement, and I have to reapply for my licence every 3 years.
If her GP thought it was a problem, he would have removed her right to drive and noticed the DVLA himself.
Anyway, why wouldn’t she notify them?
If she has been diagnosed and something did happen then that would create a real mess.
Don’t forget to notify her instance as well and be prepared for a considerable premium hike.
Not really sure why this his even being questioned.
Anyway, why wouldn’t she notify them?
If she has been diagnosed and something did happen then that would create a real mess.
Don’t forget to notify her instance as well and be prepared for a considerable premium hike.
Not really sure why this his even being questioned.
martinbiz said:
“ tell the patient that you may be obliged to disclose relevant medical information about them, in confidence, to the DVLA or DVA if they continue to drive when they are not fit to do so”Seems straight forward to me.
And you have even been given first hand accounts of this happening from a few different posters.
Or are they wrong as well?
jesus.
Edited by 119 on Thursday 1st August 19:37
cossy400 said:
But it's the doctor in some cases that Informs DVLA.
So yes the doctor can implement you having your licence revoked.
If it was left up to the drivers no one would get it revoked as alot of people use it for work, earning a living etc.
Ignorance to the matter is your own risk to have on your watch.
Yes correct, if not undertaken voluntarily by the patient in some cases it is the doctor that can instigate the process that may result in a licence being suspended by lawSo yes the doctor can implement you having your licence revoked.
If it was left up to the drivers no one would get it revoked as alot of people use it for work, earning a living etc.
Ignorance to the matter is your own risk to have on your watch.
Any assertion that a doctor's powers are any more than that is utter bo**ox, it's akin to saying the police ban you from driving, no that's a court's job to decide acting on information usually put before them by the police
Edited by martinbiz on Thursday 1st August 20:39
Yellow Lizud said:
Could all the people that believe a doctor can ban a patient from driving, explain how doctors can access that patient's driving licence details.
They cannot access the person's driving records, that's a silly thing to say. How ever the 2 work together to see if your fit to hold a licence.
The bloke from work with the black out.
Has been told he is not to drive from xxx date until he's been tested by a medical,tests etc
That medical is then sent to DVLA, they then decide if his condition still allows him to hold a driving licence.
We are going round in circles here really.
For me simply put, if you see your doctor like my colleague has and they say
"With your condition I'm telling you not to drive from now, as this condition may cause whatever"
You will not be insured etc
Doctor will have it all on file( times/dates/possible issue) then the reports should be sent to DVLA.
As I said if you drive for a living your less likely to hand the details over yourself are you??
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