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How can I insure my car while waiting for my licence to be returned after being revoked on medical grounds?
My partner had her licence revoked on medical grounds in October last year due to her having an unprovoked seizure. She's had no further seizures since and her NHS consultant has said that the reason...
Our passport has expired and we are not renewing it. Can we still apply to renew our driving licence online?
I will need to renew my driving license at age 70. My current license enables me to drive a manual or auto, 12 seater minibus etc. A) How soon before expiry should I apply to avoid being without a license...
My driving licence is due for renewal this June. I cannot apply for a renewal online because I do not have a passport. My questions are: Do the DVLA send a timely reminder out about this? Can I renew before...
I passed my test whilse in the Military Police many many years ago. I noticed some years back that the Category C1 had disappeared from my licence. Can I ask them to reinstate this ? Do I just contact...
I had my licence suspended for medical reasons 10 months ago. These issues have have now been resolved and my consultant says I am clear to drive. I have applied to the DVLA but I hear horror stories...
I renewed my licence at 70 and lost a lot of categories! This was during Covid and was impossible to get any resolution. If I submit a copy of my original licence will DVLA give me back my groups? I’ve...
I am waiting for another medical after being granted just a year after passing my last medical for alcohol abuse, will I get a longer licence the second time? I should have had my medical by now but still...
I am now 70 and still use my PCV licence. I sent my licence in for its annual renewal by registered post (signed for) on 24th April 2023 and it was received at DVLA on 26th April 2023. I still haven’t...
 

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