Can I drive while waiting for DVLA medical?

As soon as DVLA receives your application and as long as you meet all the Section 88 criteria you may drive. It is important that your medical condition, as it is today, would not bar you from driving. If you are unsure, you should check with your doctor before you make a decision to drive.

Can I drive while waiting for DVLA?

Can I drive? No. You must wait for the DVLA to reissue you with a new driving licence before you can start driving again. My last licence entitled me to drive lorries/ buses.

Can I drive while waiting for my renewed licence?

The DVLA says if your licence expires while it is processing your renewal application, you should be able to continue driving as long as you meet certain conditions, including only driving vehicles you were entitled to drive on your previous licence, not being told by a doctor or optician that you shouldn't drive, and ...

Can I drive while waiting for my full licence UK?

Once you've applied, you should receive your full licence within three weeks. Don't worry about the wait, though—you can legally drive independently as soon as you've passed your driving test.

How long does it take for DVLA to make a decision?

If the DVLA can make a decision based on the information provided including all relevant medical results they aim to make a decision on most cases within 15 working days.

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Why is my DVLA medical taking so long?

Your application may need further information from a healthcare professional, depending on your condition. This is taking longer than usual because of coronavirus (COVID-19). DVLA might: contact your doctor or consultant.

How far behind is DVLA?

Promoted Stories. The DVLA'S delays range from your first licence application to car sales and motorists are facing waits as long as three months long. Some backlogs are not just down to Covid, but also due to previous industrial action by members of the Public and Commercial Services union.

Can I drive before my licence arrives?

Do I Have to Wait For My Driving Licence to Arrive to Drive? No. Once you've passed your test, it's legal for you to drive. You don't have to wait for your driving licence to arrive.

How long does it take to get my documents back from DVLA?

All our services are operating within normal turnaround times as paper applications are being processed within 3 to 4 weeks. Please allow 4 weeks for your new documents to be sent to you if applying by post.

Can you drive a car while waiting for V5?

Anyone who is the owner or has the permission of the owner to drive a car can do so lawfully, if insured. The V5 identifies the registered keeper, that is all. If you buy the car, you will be the owner of it, not the seller. Once you own the car, you do not need the seller's permission to drive it.

Can I drive while waiting for my licence change of address?

You'll still be able to drive while you're waiting for your new documents to be sent over, so don't panic!

Can I drive if my photo licence has expired UK?

Motorists must renew their photocard licence when it expires. If they fail to renew their licence they will be breaking the law and risk a fine of up to £1,000. Motorists must renew their photocard licence when it expires.

How do I get in touch with the DVLA medical?

0300 790 6806 between 8am and 7pm Monday to Friday, and between 8am and 2pm on Saturdays. If you have hearing or speech difficulties, contact us by textphone on 0300 123 1278. This number will not respond to an ordinary phone. Drivers Medical Group DVLA Swansea SA99 1TU.

Can I drive while my application is with DVLA after a ban?

Once the ban has come to an end you may be able to drive, even if your physical licence has not yet arrived. However, this is only allowed if the DLVA has accepted your application and there are no medical reasons that prevent you from driving.

How do I get a section 88 from DVLA?

Can you drive a car without tax while waiting for log book?

Can I tax my car while waiting for my log book? Yes. If your log book (also known as a V5C) has been lost, damaged or stolen and you're waiting for a new one to be delivered, you can still tax your car by visiting your local Post Office. You can also apply for a new V5C at the Post Office.

Do DVLA send documents back?

Get your documents back

Identity documents are returned by second class post. Include a stamped, self-addressed special delivery or Signed For envelope with your application if you want to track when your documents are posted. Contact DVLA if you have not received your licence or documents back.

Can you ring the DVLA?

If you would like to contact DVLA, you can ring them up at 0300 790 6802.

Can I check my drivers license status online UK?

You can view – and share – your driving licence information via GOV.UK. This service allows you to see what vehicles you're allowed to drive and whether you have any penalty points or disqualifications. To access the service, you need: Your driving licence number.

How long does DVLA license renewal take?

The DVLA says online renewals should take about a week. One big advantage of online renewals is the certainty of knowing the DVLA has your application and is processing it, enabling you to continue driving. Postal renewals are taking much longer – up to 10 weeks, according to the DVLA.

Can you drive home from your driving test?

You can drive immediately after you pass your test, as long as you are correctly insured for the car you want to drive. Your learner driver insurance will cease as soon as you have passed, so you'll need to take out a full annual car insurance policy if you wish to drive away from the test centre.

How long are medical driving licences taking?

The time they take to deal with your particular case will depend on the medical condition you have and the information they need to gather. If the DVA can make a decision based on the information you originally provided, they aim to make this decision within three to four weeks.

Can you fail a DVLA medical?

What happens if I fail the DVLA medical? If the driver is refused a license, they will be informed as to what they must do for a certain period of time before they can re-gain their driving license.

How long does a DVLA medical take?

How long does it take to get DVLA medical results? Following a DVLA medical, it usually takes around 15 days before you can expect to receive the results. This could extend to 90 days if you are asked to provide further information. It also takes a further week for blood test samples to be analysed.