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Driving licence question

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Hi all, now this might be a daft question, but I must admit I am a bit lost at the moment. I have just gone onto insulin, and as a HGV driver, I know that I have to inform DVLA, which I have, and they have sent me a form to return along with my driving licence. Is it therefore, still ok for me to drive my car, and a van at work ? I know I am not permitted to drive HGV until I have 3 months readings and approval from my dr. Thanks
 
As you have said they have asked for your licence back, until that is returned I would say do not drive if you get pulled over and don't have a license to show, it can become difficult. I would ring DVLA for clarification, and then you know where you stand.

Also, DUK has some wonderful information on driving with Diabetes. I have shared the link here;

Driving and diabetes

For most people with diabetes, driving isn’t a problem, and they can hold a driving licence and carry on driving. Here you’ll find everything you need to know about diabetes and driving. "As someone with diabetes, it's really important that I'm aware of the rules around driving in the UK" - Mim...
www.diabetes.org.uk www.diabetes.org.uk
 
Jonesy63 said:
Hi all, now this might be a daft question, but I must admit I am a bit lost at the moment. I have just gone onto insulin, and as a HGV driver, I know that I have to inform DVLA, which I have, and they have sent me a form to return along with my driving licence. Is it therefore, still ok for me to drive my car, and a van at work ? I know I am not permitted to drive HGV until I have 3 months readings and approval from my dr. Thanks
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We have another member, @DuncanLord who is in the same position, I think he was allowed to carry on driving his car, but hopefully he will see this post and can clarify. Under 'section 88' you are allowed to carry on driving a car whist waiting for a new licence, (obviously not an HGV) provided your doctor hasn’t told you that you are not fit drive, but unfortunately this is also a grey area, and some people have been told that they positively need a note from their doctor saying they can drive.
 
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We have another member, @DuncanLord who is in the same position, I think he was allowed to carry on driving his car, but hopefully he will see this post and can clarify. Under 'section 88' you are allowed to carry on driving a car whist waiting for a new licence, (obviously not an HGV) provided your doctor hasn’t told you that you are not fit drive, but unfortunately this is also a grey area, and some people have been told that they positively need a note from their doctor saying they can drive.
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@Jonesy63
I was allowed to drive car, by the doctors but they waited until DVLA gave me my medical license. Different Doctors may vary and yours may be a little more lenient as you were already living with diabetes before going on insulin. It took DVLA about 7 to 8 weeks to come back with my Class 1. (Car license for 3 years).
Check with your Doctor whether or not you fall into Rule 88.
good luck.
 
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