Another license revoke

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I also have just recieved a letter from the DVLA revoking my license due to an accident (no other persons involved )
although my control was not the best a few years ago i always make sure i have lucozade etc with me when driving and blood testing kit. I was not hypo at the time of accident but was taken to hospital to get checked out for shock etc. within this time of getting to hospital and waiting to be seen (almost an hour) i was deemed to be in a hypo.
Filling out the questionaire for the DVLA it asked about hypos as i ticked yes to having a hypo this was the reason why my license was revoked and although not hypo when driving they still did this. maybe its time to have persons on the medical board at the DVLA who understand diabetes? Awaiting to see my GP to see if i can get a letter supporting my ability to drive : (
 
ChrisE said:
Filling out the questionaire for the DVLA it asked about hypos as i ticked yes to having a hypo this was the reason why my license was revoked and although not hypo when driving they still did this. maybe its time to have persons on the medical board at the DVLA who understand diabetes? Awaiting to see my GP to see if i can get a letter supporting my ability to drive : (
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Hi Chris - first welcome to the forums. I have moved your comment to a separate thread, it might give your comments more visibility.

From what you say it sounds like the DVLA think either you were hypo when you had the accident or you had a hypo severe enough to require treatment by others.

If neither was the case you should be able to appeal. GP letters can help, and if your GP has a copy of the information from the hospital he could use it to support your case (assuming of course it doesn't contradict either of the above)

Have you got a copy of the forms you filled in to see if there is anything that could be misinterpreted.

Good Luck with your appeal
 
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What does the DVLA think caused the accident, if it was not the hypo, then your chances would be good I think.........

Good luck, I would hate for mine to be revoked, I would be done for at work..............
 
I guess the most important piece of evidence is proof of your blood sugar level at time of accident, plus proof that you checked blood sugar before getting into vehicle at start of journey. Can you show that to your GP or diabetes specialist or in appeal letter to DVLA?
 
I am not entirely sure of the ins and outs but if you did have a hypo whilst driving its OK, only if you require assistance and/or it has happened on more than one occasion would it be revoked.......is that not the case......

There must be some report of the accident stating why you crashed?

You mentioned filling in a form for the DVLA, what was this, your license renewal?
 
no form was for reason of accident police reported to dvla as i was diabetic blood glucose level 1 hour b4 was 12.3
and ate before getting into the car as i always do
 
ChrisE said:
no form was for reason of accident police reported to dvla as i was diabetic blood glucose level 1 hour b4 was 12.3
and ate before getting into the car as i always do
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If you were 12.3 1 hour before then questions have to be asked 😱 Also why did you eat this would have made you very sleepy with high blood sugars.
But if they have revoked your licence for a non existent hypo, then it needs to be rectified.
You need to go to the cop shop and get a copy of the report. I have never heard of the police reporting to DVLA that a diabetic has had an accident when not due to a hypo.
Once you have all your info together write to the DVLA and point out that they have revoked your licence in error.
Perhaps seeing your DSN and or consultant may help in also providing you with the correct info to control your diabetes better as well.
 
Thanks for the info Sue i am seeing my DSN at the moment unfortunately over the years my local diabetes clinic has not been an enjoyable experience ie. don't see the same consultant, camera for retinopathy check never working, has been like this for years was under my GP Diabetic nurse for a while but have now gone back to hospital consultant. Also communication between my hospital and GP were non existent so whoever i saw previously had no up to date info on me as my records were never passed on. Spoke to my GP today though and he is happy to provide a letter saying that i am fit to drive so watch this space ....
 
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Thanks for the info Sue i am seeing my DSN at the moment unfortunately over the years my local diabetes clinic has not been an enjoyable experience ie. don't see the same consultant, camera for retinopathy check never working, has been like this for years was under my GP Diabetic nurse for a while but have now gone back to hospital consultant. Also communication between my hospital and GP were non existent so whoever i saw previously had no up to date info on me as my records were never passed on. Spoke to my GP today though and he is happy to provide a letter saying that i am fit to drive so watch this space ....
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Chris,
Your 1st option would be to write to DVLA and say oops sorry I misundrstood the form as it is not well written. Please can I make it clear I was NOT hypo at the wheel of the car or at the time of the accident. The hypo acured sp* 1 hour later due to the stress of the accident, whilst waiting for a checkup at the A&E.

I'm not sure if you are aware but if your care is not up to scratch you can have a referal else where. So ask your GP 🙂
 
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