C1 driving licence renewal problems

Vincevan replied on 27/03/2020 10:28

Posted on 27/03/2020 10:28

Hi

 

My hubby will be 70 in May and he has to renew his driving licence with C1 entitlement.  Because of the coronavirus he is having problems getting an appointment with his GP to get the medical form done and signed.  It is difficult as we all realise that with the emergency situation we now have, his medical form is low down the list of importance for our GPs, but he doesn't know how he will be placed if he can't renew this licence in time and will then not be able to drive our motorhome out just to keep the batteries topped up.  It is currently kept in a compound.  He doesn't want to lose hisC1 entitlement.  He rang the DVLA but they are difficult to get hold of and no-one seems able to give him advice when he does get through.  Has anyone had similar problems?

Kontikiboy replied on 30/09/2020 15:29

Posted on 30/09/2020 15:29

Just noticed this one today.    I rang my surgery at the end of June and asked about my C1 medical and the reply was, yes, tomorrow at 11am, and don’t forget the £89 payment.     I think they needed my money!  Then phoned my friendly optician at Vision Express and forms were completed and signed same day at a cost of £25.     Sent off to DVLA by recorded delivery and licence was back 10 days later, before my next birthday.     I am now 73 so this is my second one without a problem.

Don't believe the articles in C&CC or MMM, none of it were true about delays and extensions.    Also, there are several errors and conflicts on the DVLA web site, giving rubbish information.

BillC

ABM replied on 30/09/2020 16:56

Posted on 30/09/2020 16:56

J O,

Despite the comments w r t the expiring licence being accepted as valid for the next 11 months ~~ It ain't necessarily so !!

Got a nice, polite letter from D V L A  Swansea last week telling me that my driving licence expires in early December*** and I will need to fill in the enclosed forms. Also my photograph will need to be up - dated so fill in the extra enclosed form complete with a new piccy if you please surprised.  Return ASAP & apply the correct postage or it will all be returned Post ( not so ) Haste !! ABM's sooooo pleased he did not go for the C1 after 70 !!

*** -  December will see my 79th birthday ( hurrah smile ) so its the 4th of the 3-yearly licence versions, as well as being very approximately 33 years a Diabetic with about 20 of them using insulin ! All good Grist to D V L A's mill  embarassed

cyberyacht replied on 01/10/2020 07:47

Posted on 01/10/2020 07:47

Those of us with underlying notifiable issues always view the three year renewal with a degree of trepidation. When I reached 70, I didn't bother with the C1 on the basis it would be less hassle but that hope was short-lived when I was diagnosed with early glaucoma.

davetommo replied on 01/10/2020 10:03

Posted on 30/09/2020 15:29 by Kontikiboy

Just noticed this one today.    I rang my surgery at the end of June and asked about my C1 medical and the reply was, yes, tomorrow at 11am, and don’t forget the £89 payment.     I think they needed my money!  Then phoned my friendly optician at Vision Express and forms were completed and signed same day at a cost of £25.     Sent off to DVLA by recorded delivery and licence was back 10 days later, before my next birthday.     I am now 73 so this is my second one without a problem.

Don't believe the articles in C&CC or MMM, none of it were true about delays and extensions.    Also, there are several errors and conflicts on the DVLA web site, giving rubbish information.

BillC

Posted on 01/10/2020 10:03

This just proves that if you are paying then the surgery is not closed. 

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