How to refute a request for DVLA Medical

[Raventhelab]

Hi,

My license was revoked last Feb when I declared I had beendependant on alcohol in the past. They revoked it for 1 year.

I have never been convicted, hadseizures, blackouts etc, I was a very tame but honest drunk

I re-applied in Feb and my Dr completed their questionnaire supporting me having 1year sobriety and I had blood tests at the Dr showing good liver function etc.

The DVLA have now requested I have a medical because I was Dependant.

Due to Covid their labs are closed and they cannot say when I can have one.

I am also a Carer of a vulnerable child and wife of a critical Covid worker.

I have found in law that they need reasonable grounds to request theirmedical, they don't seem to. They say their processes say I have to, so I have to.

HELP! How can I make them change their mind about making me need a DVLA medical that make take ages?

Many thanks

[des8]

If you want to appeal the decision, you will need to make a written application to your local Magistrates Court within 6 months of your licence being refused . You will need evidence, including medical evidence, to support your argument that the DVLA made the wrong decision and that you are fit to drive.

The legislation requires DVLA to refuse a licence if the applicant suffers from a prescribed disability.
Prescribed disabilities include*include persistent misuse* alcohol whether or not there is any dependency.
The legislation provides that if the driver is suffering from a “prescribed disability” DVLA must refuse or revoke a licence
The DVLA can only take action to refuse if the person making the decision is satisfied on a balance of probabilities that the driver is suffering from or has a relevant disability.€‹

You would need to convince the magistrates that you are no longer misusing alcohol.

Sounds easy, but you should probably at least have a chat with a solicitor specialising in this area before you proceed.*