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Thu 24 Jan 2013 09:33
my GP lied to the DVLA about me - andyiow

hi, im hoping someone can help me. in 2007 i surrendered my licence when i was having some mental health problems. by 2010 i was much better, was told to slow down and stop taking medication by my specialist, and discharged back to the care of my GP (from mental health team, not a hospital or anything).i have not had any mental health issues since, and do not take any meds. i have not seen the specialist since.

in september i reapplied for my licence, and have just been told by the DVLA that my licence has been refused, as my GP says i am not complying with the specialists recommendations, as i am not taking my medication. i confirmed with the specialist yesterday that i should not be taking it. he told me it says that clearly on the "discharged back to the care of GP" letter he sent to my GP.(which he faxed me a copy of). in his words when i spoke to him "you're fine now, you can drive".

My GP was clearly suprised that i knew what he had told the DVLA. i guess he thought it was confidential. my specialist has been very helpful, and faxed the discharge letter to DVLA, but DVLA say they need a letter from GP to confirm he has been mistaken.

i have written proof that my GP has said that my specialist said the exact opposite of what he really said.(make sense?). but i dont really know what to do with it.

my GP is being evasive and not answering my questions about this. i cant make him tell the DVLA anything. the only proper response he gave me was "driving is a priviledge, not a right". i get that. but the DVLA should make a decision based on facts, not fabricated evidence.

thanks.

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Thu 24 Jan 2013 13:43
my GP lied to the DVLA about me - SlidingPillar

I'm not a doctor nor a lawyer, but I have been in the situation of having to surrender my licence for medical reasons.

When I re-applied, I worded the application form such that the opinion of the specialist consultant was the one DVLA would seek. I did have to name the GP but I know he wasn't asked in my case.

As you have obviously corresponded with the specialist, you obviously have means of contacting him. Does he know about the problem? I can't see him writing a letter to DVLA without seeing you, but my feeling would be to put the situation to him and see what he says. He may agree to a consulation and then writing a letter, consultants do try to get their patients back into mainstream activities where possible.

The GP does have to play it safe - there'd be hell to pay if he said someone was fit to drive and they wern't. You can of course change your GP but it would not be smart to do so with this problem.

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Thu 24 Jan 2013 15:19
my GP lied to the DVLA about me - Dwight Van Driver

So there is conflict. The Consultant states that you are fit to drive. Your GP says you are not and on his word DVLA are relying.

Under Sect 94(5)(b)(i) Road Traffic Act 1988 DVLA have the power to have you submit to one of THEIR medical people for an assessment. Might you consider advising DVLA of the current conflict twix Consultant and GP with your evidence and ask them to arrange such a medical?

Bear in mind also that under Section 100(1)(a) where having been served with a notice of revocation of Licence by DVLA on medical grounds there is an avenue of appeal to a Magistrates Court. To learn more of this I suggest you speak to your local Magistrates Clerks Office

But please be sure that YOU ARE fit to drive not only for the safety of others but also yourself.

dvd

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