Driving ban 13 years ago

[mr_haggis]

Hi all, I got a ban 13 years ago for a drink drive charge. The ban was for 1 year. Shortly before the ban was up i recieved from DVLA a letter telling me to get a medical and re-apply to get the Licence back. I never took up the offer from them, or replied to them and have not driven a car for 13 years. If i was to apply for a Licence would i still be regestered with DVLA as a driver and would the 10 year stigma be applied to any new licence? Given that it was a long time ago would i have to re-sit a test aswell?

Thanks.

[Thailand]

Just my thoughts - await a proper answer!

 

I would have thought the medical was outstanding, and you wouldn't be recognised as a driver as such as you have no valid licence. I think it is 11 years until you need not declare it (and 5 for insurance unless they ask) so you're OK on that note.

 

I doubt you'll need to re-sit any test.

[jailbird]

Thia, I think it is 6 years until it is 'spent' and 10 years until it is taken off your licence

 

JB:)

[crem]

A drink drive offence is valid on your licence for 10 years for "totting-up", but remains on the licence for 11 years.

 

I see no reason why you wouldn't still be registered as a driver with the DVLA (their panash for screwing up everything they touch excepted) and if you re-applied to get your licence back now it would be supplied as it should be. i.e. if it is within the 11 years, the points/fine for the DD offence will be shown on it. If it is beyond the 11 years, then the licence should be supplied "clean". The medical requirement ill still be outstanding though and I would expect they will ask you again to take the medical before they supply the licence.

 

You do not need to re-sit a driving test for a DD offence unless such a requirement was stated as part of your conviction.