Confused about the dvla result...

[Christian636]

Has anyone had a similar experience? My car is lying on the street while I m waiting for the new law Dvla promise that will be coming in weeks. When I telephone Dvla about my result, I received another medical questionnaire and a D1 application form asking me to apply for a new license and fill a new medical questionnaire. I am confused because I am waiting for the law to change before I can go for the independence test but surprisingly I received another questionnaire, what am I expected to do at this point??'

[Safehaven23]

Wondering when this actually comes in...and waiting in hope! Been months already.

[Safehaven23]

I was told to complete the form and send it in along with Evidence to verify my challenge - as without the evidence it would just be returned to me. Sent it in early March - am hoping the delay is waiting for the new rules to be enforced. as no-one able to say exactly what "evidence" is required! I sent previous Field tests which proved the stability of my glaucoma since 2016 - and a letter from my Consultant to my GP...if anyone knows of anything to the contrary we would all like to know. DVLA who answered phone did not know - said he was not medically trained. Consultant did not know either - and clearly annoyed his verifications were ignored. And a top Consultant I might add! Makes no sense.

[Crazycatlady27]

I would ring DVLA and ask for advice

[Quiet_Lin]

Here is the GOV page covering Field-Of-Vision. It is very specific about what is allowable in terms of missed spots.

gov.uk/guidance/visual-diso...

And... Where can I find out about this proposed change of rules?

Kind regards everyone.

[Christian636 in reply to Quiet_Lin]

express.co.uk/life-style/ca... to introduce major overhaul of eyesight driving rules 'in the coming weeks'

Major changes could be introduced in the very near fut

[Quiet_Lin in reply to Christian636]

Thanks for the link. I followed it the AOP (optometry) website.

Here I found the following link to the Government website. gov.uk/eye-conditions-and-d... Unfortunately, there is no indication if this is the new version.

However, looking at Form V1, which is used to inform the DVLA, the second page was revised in March 2023.

[Trish_GlaucomaUK Partner]

Hello, I recommend you email the DVLA at [e-mail]. If they cannot help you, they will forward your email to the relevant department. By emailing, you will have a "paper trail" of your enquiries and correspondence.

[Dorsetjohn]

Totally agree with Trish, email [e-mail] I got nowhere with DVLA with my appeal just sent round in circles for 2 months, as soon as I emailed queries my new 3 year licence was in the post next day.

[salla22]

Got a form to fill in , GP and hospital info, 4 weeks and referred to Specsavers, appointment two days later. another fourtnight and licence arrived, told to use glasses.Birthday in ten days time, so happy.

[Christian636 in reply to salla22]

congratulations