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Hi i was just about to reapply for driving licence when i had my shock How long do i have to wait ia it 1 month or another 6 ???

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Hi Sanpedro hope you're doing OK. If it was an appropriate shock then it's 6 months. If you're on Facebook there's an ICD support group called ICD/crtd support uk that might be of help to you. I think they suggest applying early as it can take longer.

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Thanks am ok u

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