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My car is registered and insured in my name, with my wife and two others insured as named drivers. If I died, would my wife (and the other named drivers) still be able legally to continue to drive the...
Can I drive under Section 88 if the Doctor who told me not to drive for 6 months refuses to say I am fit to drive.
My car is over 26 years old and the fuel pump went before Christmas. I have had trouble locating a part, so borrowed my Dad's car. I swapped the insurance from my car to his and left my car on the driveway....
I am 77 and renewing my driving licence. I no longer need C1 or D1 as I have sold my motorhome. The licence app has been with DVLA since 25 Oct. Phoning is useless as they said it is with medical - why...
I’ve recently been diagnosed with Atrial Fibrillation. I’m on Doxazin for blood pressure and Apixaban blood thinners. The condition doesn’t affect driving, I just get a little breathless with over exertion....
My car was zero road tax. What happens now with the road tax changes. Will DVLA notify me if I now have to pay?
While I fully agree with over 70's having eye tests, at 82 I have had a two yearly one for over 20 years and have 18/20 vision, without glasses. I believe that all motorist over the age of 40 should have...
The DVLA revoked my driving licence of 50+ years in Sept 2024 due to cataracts in both eyes. I have undergone extensive eye surgery. The Consultant (March 2025) as well as Boots Optometrists (March & April...
Further to a recent letter from the DVLA regarding my (then) untaxed vehicle, I am writing to express my utter disbelief in the fine I have received. Please allow me to explain: My van, which was parked...
I was scheduled for a major operation to remove my pancreas, I was started on insulin injection on Jan 13 so before the operaton on 7 march I sent in my licence within the 3 months period required I now...
 

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