Glaucoma & Driving Licence

[timmy8]

I informed DVLA I had Glaucoma got the letter for a field test then realised I didn't need to to tell them as I only have it in 1 eye.I asked them to clarify the rules on informing them and was just told go for the test which I passed with only 1 missed.I now have a license that gets reviewed every 3 years.I was thinking of appealing this decision through the Magistrates Court but am worried about the cost.Any advise would be most welcome.Thanks

[BazzaS]

I informed DVLA I had Glaucoma got the letter for a field test then realised I didn't need to to tell them as I only have it in 1 eye.I asked them to clarify the rules on informing them and was just told go for the test which I passed with only 1 missed.I now have a license that gets reviewed every 3 years.I was thinking of appealing this decision through the Magistrates Court but am worried about the cost.Any advise would be most welcome.Thanks

 

My understanding is that you can appeal if they refuse you a license on medical grounds.

 

I don't believe you can appeal their decision to issue a license but only for 3 years.

 

You may find it hard to show that you have been sufficiently 'harmed' by the issue of a 3-year licence that a court would hear your appeal, and you wouldn't have the statutory basis for an appeal that a refusal would provide you.

 

Edited : Correction!

If they issued you a licence for 3 years and a day you can't appeal.

If the licence is for 3 years or less you CAN appeal

[RTA 1988, S.100 (1)( b)], after advising DVLA of your intent to appeal

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/52/section/100

 

Such appeal would be to a Magistrates Court, but could be costly if you failed .....

 

Can anyone shed any light on where the "appeal must be made within 6 months" arises, (For a refusal), since this isn't cited in S.100 .......

Edited January 11, 2014 by BazzaS

[ploddertom]

Own thread created

[fivenecks]

How does the field test work do you go to hospital or opticians, one eye test or two, glasses on or off...thanks in advance

[topcat1802]

I suggest you google for the answer!

[citizenB]

fivenecks, from what I understand, the DVLA nominate an optician for these tests. You might want to have a look on their website for further information