Finally got in touch with Catherine Parvin DVLA who sent me another form, I completed it enclosed a photo, passport No and had my ID authenticated by a Police Officer I sent it to Catherine who sent my renewed licence within 2 days early August. Not recieved by DVLA so sent another application 1st class not recieved by DVLA. I filled it in added a photo, gave my passport No and sent it off registered mail.
It was my form that I'd sent them badly defaced, / torn I contacted them to be told by a cheeky git I must have damaged it, he sent me another form. Early July I phoned DVLA to ask what was going on and told not to worry, On 6th July letter arrived ( hurray my licence ) NO, NO, NO I recieved acknowledgment they had recieved and it so waited for my replacement. I applied on line on 10th May 2020 as I turned 70 on July 7th, if you insert your passport No you don't require a photo. Happily, nothing could be further from the truth I expect the DVLA computer still says I must be a physical wreck 16 years after having a stoke and the medics believe it. The only way my doctor has of knowing I’m ok is that she never sees me, but she knows I’m still alive because I keep getting my repeat prescriptions.
I got my medical from D4Drivers but I did ring my own doctor to confirm she agreed it was ok for me to drive - she was very helpful and said ‘yes, and I’ll record it in your notes’. I’ve never had any problems with my heart or lungs - you’d think that while a lot of lay people don’t understand the difference between a stroke and a heart attack the medical experts at DVLA would know the difference - apparently not!! Since then the only change to my health is that I’ve got 3 years older, so that seems good to me. First time at 70 I had to take the treadmill test because I had a stroke 13 years earlier - I passed the test with no problem. Also ask them if you can meanwhile drive as the form is with the DVLA. Why not go through whoever you got the medical from and ask them the question. I see why you are anxious my personal take would be that even if you have a medical history you either you pass the medical or you don’t. How long can DVLA hold things up now we’re all encouraged to be going to work (as opposed to working from home)? As long as they like I fear? I’m not bothered for UK but we do want to get away October/November. She is due for her 3rd post-70 renewal in October so I can see we’ll both be without a licence.
You have no medical history, I’m guessing as OH who has a clean sheet with her medial history gets hers back virtually by return of post. I’d be interested to know when you sent yours off to get it back so quickly? How long did yours have to run, as mine was in in good time. I sent my D2&D4 off two months ago and have heard nothing - I wonder if that’s because I have medical ‘history’ or because they haven’t opened it? I suspect the latter.
My understanding is the same as yours pandas. If your application is successful, you’ll get a 1 year licence."Īnyone got any ideas or suggestions or practical solutions other that going to the PO for a D2? I also realise that - Quote "Because of coronavirus (COVID-19), you currently do not need to provide a medical report (form D4) to apply to renew your licence. This would appear to be the only option - Quote "Before your licence runs out, DVLA will send you an ‘application for renewal of lorry and bus entitlement’ form (D47P). I know some people have obtained D2 forms from the Post Office and submitted them (and D4 forms) but that is not mentioned on the website as an option. From the website there would seem to be no solution other than wait for a D47P. I have even tried Twitter but was just redirected to what I have already read on the website. I have tried phone (constantly engaged), DVLA email not available just now, downloads of forms not available just now, online chat not available just now. However, there would appear to be no way to contact the DVLA to get any response.
Being nearly 73 and a 3500kg+ motorhome driver I have been waiting for ages for a D47P from the DVLA as my current over 70s C1/D1 licence runs out on 10th Sept 2020.