How long will I have to wait for a medical review from the DVLA?

I had my licence suspended for medical reasons 10 months ago. These issues have have now been resolved and my consultant says I am clear to drive. I have applied to the DVLA but I hear horror stories...

Can I drive while waiting for a medical decision from the DVLA?

I was diagnosed with epilepsy back in November, which was then corrected as I do not have it. But consultant now says I am dealing with focal awareness seizures which do not affect my driving ability and...

Will I get a longer term for my licence renewal?

I am waiting for another medical after being granted just a year after passing my last medical for alcohol abuse, will I get a longer licence the second time? I should have had my medical by now but still...

Can I still drive while my licence is with the DVLA for a medical renewal?

I am now 70 and still use my PCV licence. I sent my licence in for its annual renewal by registered post (signed for) on 24th April 2023 and it was received at DVLA on 26th April 2023. I still haven’t...

Are there still delays at the DVLA in re-issuing driving licences?

Is there still a backlog with the DVLA regarding re-issuing driving licences after medical clearance from a consultant. If so is it known how many cases are in the backlog and for how long?

Waiting six months for my medical driving licence - what can I do?

I have been waiting for nearly six months to get my new licence back, the medical team are so slow. My new employer is getting impatient that I have no licence as their insurance company need to see a...

How can I speed up my medical licence application with the DVLA?

I have applied to renew my medical driving licence with the DVLA over three months ago and they are still processing it with no date for completion. I have to drive for work and need my licence for ID...

How do I find out what is happening with my medical driving licence application?

In April this year I applied for a medical licence and had a letter back on 17th April with an additional questionnaire. I filled it in with exactly the same answers as on previous successful applications...

Waiting ages for medical driving licence, what can I do?

I have been waiting for my medical driving licence for ages and I still have not received it. My consultant has said many are facing the same issue.

Waiting five months for medical driving licence renewal - is this normal?

I applied to renew my over 70s driving licence (with medical conditions) in March 2022 and I'm still waiting. Is this length of time to process normal?