Bus pass

[Wintersbite]

Hi All,

I've just got my application for a free bus pass due to being disabled and I just read the section for medically unfit to drive ( the box I ticked) epilepsy is in that section and so is other now it says can't get nhs Dr help here so don't try it but the proof thay want is a up to date dvla letter saying that dvla has refused you a licence or ask for it back due to medical reasons now hang on what if you fit say yearly or under that so never got a driving licence because you know you don't meet the legal requirements and every year would have to hand it back so just became a good person knowing that you were a weapon behind the wheel and used the bus or other forms of public transport? I've been doing that for over 15-20 years and now that I need a bus pass just incase I need to see to my benefits as I'm actually on a travel ban taxis or cars only no buses Dr's orders but if I have to go to my job centre for benifits I can by bus and suffer later but the dvla part I don't go long enough to apply to them even just for id purposes and I have spinal spasms on top of my epilepsy so I'm definitely not safe to drive. So how do you get the letter

[EpilepsyAction1 Partner Epilepsy Action]

Hi,

Although you don’t go long enough between seizures to be granted a licence, there is nothing to stop you applying. You can apply for a licence, telling them about your epilepsy. They will then send you a letter to say that your application has been refused on medical grounds.

I hope this information helps.

Regards

Jess

Epilepsy Action Helpline Team

[richhood]

This is a case of cost cutting by the councils if you are unfit to drive due to a medical condition including epilepsy you are entitled to one. It clearly states in the transport act that a person with long term epilepsy does no require a letter refusing them a licence as applying would be a waste of time and money for all parties involved. Report this to your MP and there is a petition to get it raised in parliament and details are available on the EA site I had the issue and resolved it by bring the transport act to the councils attention

Richard