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Finally driving again
Laverda Dave:
Well done Andrew, great news.
Just driving isn't so bad when you have a TR Triumph to drive👍.
philward:
Thats good news Andrew - take it easy
Andrew-S:
Thanks again for the support folks, very much appreciated.
--- Quote from: Bryanj on July 05, 2020, 12:32:44 PM ---Get the section 88 letter from them mate
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--- Quote from: Moorey on July 05, 2020, 08:43:34 PM ---Great stuff. Chase that letter up.
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Bryan & Moorey
Thanks, you prompted me to call the DVLA Drivers Medical Group again this morning - they advised me they are currently processing applications received on 2 May, mine was received on 19 May (signed proof of delivery) and reiterated that although I do not need a DVLA letter confirming I am driving under Section 88 and they do not automatically send one out they have, on my request, marked my medical case file to send me one as soon as my application case reference appears on their system.
I have rightly gone down the 'belt and braces' route and have a GP letter confirming I meet the appropriate S88 criteria and there is no medical reason to prevent me from driving; both Admiral and Footman James accepted this and have added me back on my policies as a named driver. The DVLA previously advised a GP letter is not essential or required by them and it is up to me in consultation with my GP whether I feel confident and capable to drive.
For those in a similar situation, here's a link to Section 88 - the appropriate criteria for me is on pages 2,3 and the top heading (voluntary surrender) on page 5, see: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/695575/inf188x6-can-i-drive-while-my-application-is-with-dvla.pdf
Cheers,
Andrew
Bryanj:
Nice to see you are well on top of the system Andrew, as you know i drive trucks and now need a medical every year and DVLA use section 88 when running slowly(normal). My employers have a notice up telling us to get a letter, maybe they have had problems before, with 500+units on the road it could just be belt and braces.
Moorey:
--- Quote from: Andrew-S on July 06, 2020, 09:12:40 AM ---Thanks again for the support folks, very much appreciated.
--- Quote from: Bryanj on July 05, 2020, 12:32:44 PM ---Get the section 88 letter from them mate
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--- Quote from: Moorey on July 05, 2020, 08:43:34 PM ---Great stuff. Chase that letter up.
--- End quote ---
Bryan & Moorey
Thanks, you prompted me to call the DVLA Drivers Medical Group again this morning - they advised me they are currently processing applications received on 2 May, mine was received on 19 May (signed proof of delivery) and reiterated that although I do not need a DVLA letter confirming I am driving under Section 88 and they do not automatically send one out they have, on my request, marked my medical case file to send me one as soon as my application case reference appears on their system.
I have rightly gone down the 'belt and braces' route and have a GP letter confirming I meet the appropriate S88 criteria and there is no medical reason to prevent me from driving; both Admiral and Footman James accepted this and have added me back on my policies as a named driver. The DVLA previously advised a GP letter is not essential or required by them and it is up to me in consultation with my GP whether I feel confident and capable to drive.
For those in a similar situation, here's a link to Section 88 - the appropriate criteria for me is on pages 2,3 and the top heading (voluntary surrender) on page 5, see: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/695575/inf188x6-can-i-drive-while-my-application-is-with-dvla.pdf
Cheers,
Andrew
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Great stuff. Nowt wrong with covering your arse and you have done so. ;)
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