Hi All...
I thought this might help..I seem to recall someone posting about there driving licence or provisional...cant recall which...Well when I was at Nathan's clinic the other day I saw this leaflet and thought it may be of help to you.
Its quite long so apologies.
CAR DRIVING LICENCES:
People with diabetes can hold car driving licences
The DVLA must be informed of the presence of diabetes if it is treated with insulin or tablets and any treatment change (eg from tablets to insulin). This is required by law, and is the repsonsibility of the patient alone.
If you are on insulin alone, licences are renewed every one, two or three years depending on your state of health.
Licence renewal froms are sent out automatically before the expiry date. Licence renewal is free of chage.
Licence renewal is granted following completion of the form.
The DVLA may wish to check with your doctor.
Individuals treated by diet alone or diet and tablets are not subject to licence restrictions (for diabetes). They can retain their 'until 70 privilege'.
The driver must inform his/her driving insurance company of the presence of diabetes. Claims will be void and you are liable for prosecution if you fail to do so.
Some insurance companies charge increased premiums for people with diabetes so it is worth shopping around. Advice about the more understanding insurance companies can be obtained from Diabetes UK.
VOCATIONAL DRIVING LICENCES:
Vocational driving licences are required for large goods vehicles (LGV) and passenger carrying vehicles.
People with diabetes whose condition is treated with diet alone, or diet and medication, and are well controlled may hold these licences.People with diabetes treated with diet and insulin may not hold these licences. An exception to the rule is only made for those who have previously held a vocational licence issued by a licensing authority with knowledge of their insulin treatment.
You can however apply for C1 entitlement to be added to your driving licence. This will enable you to drive vehicles up to 7.5 tonnes. You will need to contact the DVLA for a separate application pack and undergo an individual assesment by your consultant annually.
Holders of Vocational drivers licences must inform the DVLA on commencement of insulin treatment, and your licence will be revoked.
When your licence is revoked, there is a satutory right to appeal.
*Advice regarding appeals against the withdrawal of car and vocational licences can be obtained form Diabetes UK.
*People with uncorrected vision should not drive.
*People who have lost their warning signs of hypoglycaemia should not drive.
*Drivers should know the symptoms, prevention and treatment of hypoglycaemia.
*Sweets/biscuits should always be available in the vehicle.
*If hypoglycaemia warning signs occur the driver should:
>Move as safely as possible to the side of the road.
>Stop the car and remove the keys form the ignition
>Move to the passenger seat and take fast acting glucose such as: 3 dextrose tablets, a sweet sort drink(not diet), or consume sweets/biscuits.
>Test your blood glucose level.
>Resume driving ONLY when safe to do so.
>Have a substantial snack or meal as soon as possible.
Heidi
🙂
I thought this might help..I seem to recall someone posting about there driving licence or provisional...cant recall which...Well when I was at Nathan's clinic the other day I saw this leaflet and thought it may be of help to you.
Its quite long so apologies.
CAR DRIVING LICENCES:
People with diabetes can hold car driving licences
The DVLA must be informed of the presence of diabetes if it is treated with insulin or tablets and any treatment change (eg from tablets to insulin). This is required by law, and is the repsonsibility of the patient alone.
If you are on insulin alone, licences are renewed every one, two or three years depending on your state of health.
Licence renewal froms are sent out automatically before the expiry date. Licence renewal is free of chage.
Licence renewal is granted following completion of the form.
The DVLA may wish to check with your doctor.
Individuals treated by diet alone or diet and tablets are not subject to licence restrictions (for diabetes). They can retain their 'until 70 privilege'.
The driver must inform his/her driving insurance company of the presence of diabetes. Claims will be void and you are liable for prosecution if you fail to do so.
Some insurance companies charge increased premiums for people with diabetes so it is worth shopping around. Advice about the more understanding insurance companies can be obtained from Diabetes UK.
VOCATIONAL DRIVING LICENCES:
Vocational driving licences are required for large goods vehicles (LGV) and passenger carrying vehicles.
People with diabetes whose condition is treated with diet alone, or diet and medication, and are well controlled may hold these licences.People with diabetes treated with diet and insulin may not hold these licences. An exception to the rule is only made for those who have previously held a vocational licence issued by a licensing authority with knowledge of their insulin treatment.
You can however apply for C1 entitlement to be added to your driving licence. This will enable you to drive vehicles up to 7.5 tonnes. You will need to contact the DVLA for a separate application pack and undergo an individual assesment by your consultant annually.
Holders of Vocational drivers licences must inform the DVLA on commencement of insulin treatment, and your licence will be revoked.
When your licence is revoked, there is a satutory right to appeal.
*Advice regarding appeals against the withdrawal of car and vocational licences can be obtained form Diabetes UK.
*People with uncorrected vision should not drive.
*People who have lost their warning signs of hypoglycaemia should not drive.
*Drivers should know the symptoms, prevention and treatment of hypoglycaemia.
*Sweets/biscuits should always be available in the vehicle.
*If hypoglycaemia warning signs occur the driver should:
>Move as safely as possible to the side of the road.
>Stop the car and remove the keys form the ignition
>Move to the passenger seat and take fast acting glucose such as: 3 dextrose tablets, a sweet sort drink(not diet), or consume sweets/biscuits.
>Test your blood glucose level.
>Resume driving ONLY when safe to do so.
>Have a substantial snack or meal as soon as possible.
Heidi
🙂
