Hi everyone i have Parkinson’s disease i take no medication as of yet i am fit and have a tremor no other symptoms ive had to tell dvla and they have issued me with a 3yr medical license why not 5yrs or 7yrs or is this the normal issue also could i ask my consultant for a copy of paper work he sent to dvla as ime rather peed at the moment
I think 3 years is normal. That’s what mine was and my symptoms are minor.
Hiya. Three years is the norm for us.
Just confirming what the other respondents have said - I think you will find the maximum is 3years after PD is diagnosed. To obtain copies of your consultants correspondence, I suggest you establish the name and phone number of his secretary and very politely make your request to her.
Hi everyone thx for the replys i am going to give consultant secretary a call for information its come as a bit of a shock 3yrs time will soon fly to renew again
Hi Calv have had problems with the DVLA but it has ben resolved now if you read my posting then you may get some idea of what may or may not happen but what you have Remember is DONT LET ANYTHING STRESS YOU OUT BECAUSE YOUR SYMPTOMS COULD BECOME WORSE
Hi yes mine was 3 years but due to my meds changing they took my license off me for a short period I had to fight to get it reinstated then they only gave me 2 years One of the quiestions on the DVLA med form was does your meds make you drowsy i read this wrong and put down yes as it said its possible on my med they took it litrally and took my license of me had to see a comsultant and gp to be reassesed before i had a 2 year license back. So be clear on what you say doulble read the quistions beacause once thay take your license away hell of a job to get back
I think your find 3 years is the norm and the DVLA are getting stricter with people with PD. Although your consultant may say you are fit to drive, the dvla doctor can still override the decision and you take a medical, eye test or retake your rest. If you want my advise dont knock it as they could stop you driving if you contest it whilst they look onto it. Check .gov.uk website for new rules about driving with parkinsons
I have had PD diagnosed 9 years. I notified DVLA and they gave me a 3 year license for the past 9 years. My last renewal I was supposed to take a test to assess my driving organised by the DVLA. Unfortunately this was cancelled and I have been issued with a 1 year license