Dvla medical

[cauncey2599]

Hi had my medical today to get my licence bavk and i rarely drink now so the dr said i should be fine with the gamma levels on my test but on the questionaire i said i take coke one or twice a year and the last time was a quater of a gram 4 weeks ago so im wondering if i will pass my medical on the drinking side of things but will i get asked to go back for a urine test?i know i will pass the urtine test if i need to....but do people think i will need to do one on the basis iof being a cocaine user once or twice a year

[BazzaS]

Hi had my medical today to get my licence bavk and i rarely drink now so the dr said i should be fine with the gamma levels on my test but on the questionaire i said i take coke one or twice a year and the last time was a quater of a gram 4 weeks ago so im wondering if i will pass my medical on the drinking side of things but will i get asked to go back for a urine test?i know i will pass the urtine test if i need to....but do people think i will need to do one on the basis iof being a cocaine user once or twice a year

 

https://www.gov.uk/current-medical-guidelines-dvla-guidance-for-professionals-conditions-a-to-c#cocaine

 

Cocaine

 

NB: Multiple substance misuse and/or dependence – including misuse with alcohol – is incompatible with licensing fitness.

Reference to ICD10 F10.1-F10.7 inclusive is relevant.

 

Group 1 entitlement ODL – car, motorcycle

 

Persistent use of, or dependence on these substances, confirmed by medical enquiry, will lead to licence refusal or revocation until a minimum 1 year period free of such use has been attained. Independent medical assessment and urine screen arranged by DVLA, may be required. In addition favourable consultant or specialist report may be required on reapplication.

 

"Once or twice a year" could be considered persistent use (albeit infrequent, it is still "persistent").

 

They may decline you a licence until you have a year usage free (by urine test, although hair testing may give a longer duration between samples).