Re Application of drivers licence after drink drive charge

[homedeeth]

My 3 year ban is up after my 2nd drink drive ban. I've reapplied for my licence and i've been sent a DR1 form which enquires about any drink/drug history.
Does anybody have any experience with the DVLA and their decision to allow your licence back?

[TonyV]

Deeth - just my thoughts without being judgemental, do you think in your heart of hearts you are going to offend again? If so, I don't think you should apply. I am sure there will be a clause when you sign the form that it is an offence to lie in your answers. I would have also thought that they would request an independent medical examination, including a blood test to verify that you are not drinking to excess, or taking drugs, if you are going to claim that?

[Red_John]

They have no choice, you are not banned for life, you just have to jump through their hoops. That form carries no legal weight at all but fill it in and send it back to go throygh the process.

[JimmyCooper]

Have fun getting insured

[homedeeth]

on the contrary mate. dd insurance can be quite cheap

[ABerrant]

Red_Geezer is wrong, once again, in matters of motoring. Of course the DVLA have a choice whether or not to re-issue a licence; that is part of their reason for being.

Under the terms of the Road Traffic Act 1988, DVLA is legally responsible for determining if a person is medically fit to drive. If their medical advisors conclude that a disqualified substance abuser is not fit to drive then application for grant of a licence must, by law, be refused. It is also a specified offence to drive using a licence granted under an application which included any false declaration.

If the DVLA medical panel accepts your declaration and further enquiries/examinations deem you fit to drive, DVLA will re-issue your licence.

[R1Geezer]

so the court bans hime for 3 years and some admin process at the DVLA can effectively ban him for life! Right oh!