DVLA revoked licence
Discussion
There`s a thread on another site, (yes, that one), that goes "my husband has sleep apnea (sp) and I opened a letter from the DVLA saying his licence is revoked as of yesterday.
It appears this bloke is 150 miles from home and doesn't know about the letter.
Anyone know what the legalities on this are please?
Thanks,
Tim
It appears this bloke is 150 miles from home and doesn't know about the letter.
Anyone know what the legalities on this are please?
Thanks,
Tim
It always amazes me that in this technological age we live in, someone hasn't invented a device for communicating with people that are 150 miles away.
Maybe I'll invent something and go on Dragons den.
This time next year.................
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t! Just discovered Mr A G Bell beat me to it. Oh well!
Maybe I'll invent something and go on Dragons den.
This time next year.................
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t! Just discovered Mr A G Bell beat me to it. Oh well!NGee not sure if you understand completely what he is asking. I assume the OP is eluding to with holding the information so the man can return home? I might be wrong but I am sure the OP is aware the information could be communicated to him but what would happen if he didn't know his license was revoked.
Quick Google reveals the thread and that the guy is already on the road, so if he has any sense won't be picking his phone up. Anyway, the OP makes a good point. Forget the guy's wife being at home - what if you lived alone and was driving home from a long way away having received a letter you'd know nothing about until you got home and opened it, telling you your driving licence had been revoked?
Michaelbailey said:
NGee not sure if you understand completely what he is asking. I assume the OP is eluding to with holding the information so the man can return home? I might be wrong but I am sure the OP is aware the information could be communicated to him but what would happen if he didn't know his license was revoked.
Michaelbailey not sure if you understand completely what the meaning of sarcasm is 
Gavia said:
Seriously, people think sleep apnoea is a reason for a driving licence to be revoked? It’s a sleeping disorder, how will it affect your driving? Please don’t say you can feel tired because of it, if that was a reason for revocation then none of us would be able to drive.
OSA can lead to your licence being revoked. "Research has shown someone who has been deprived of sleep because of OSA may be up to 12 times more likely to be involved in a car accident."
taken from here:https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/obstructive-sleep-apnoea/
So yes it serious.
Michaelbailey said:
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...license was revoked.
Genuine request: If you possess one of the small pinkish credit card shaped things that the UK Government issues to people as confirmation that they are allowed to drive, could I please ask you to pick it up and have a look at what it calls itself? Cheers. ...
...license was revoked.
PS: If you live in Alabama, or some other State of the Union, yee haw.
Gavia said:
Drumroll said:
OSA can lead to your licence being revoked.
"Research has shown someone who has been deprived of sleep because of OSA may be up to 12 times more likely to be involved in a car accident."
taken from here:https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/obstructive-sleep-apnoea/
So yes it serious.
Great. Show me where it’s a reason for a licence to be revoked. "Research has shown someone who has been deprived of sleep because of OSA may be up to 12 times more likely to be involved in a car accident."
taken from here:https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/obstructive-sleep-apnoea/
So yes it serious.
Edited by anonymous-user on Friday 24th August 17:54
Breadvan72 said:
Gavia said:
Drumroll said:
OSA can lead to your licence being revoked.
"Research has shown someone who has been deprived of sleep because of OSA may be up to 12 times more likely to be involved in a car accident."
taken from here:https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/obstructive-sleep-apnoea/
So yes it serious.
Great. Show me where it’s a reason for a licence to be revoked. "Research has shown someone who has been deprived of sleep because of OSA may be up to 12 times more likely to be involved in a car accident."
taken from here:https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/obstructive-sleep-apnoea/
So yes it serious.
I’ve still got a race licence let alone a standard road one.
Oh and GPS are petrified of reporting conditions to DVLA in case they get it wrong. They tend not to bother.
My point is that DVLA acts on medical advice on things such as this. I am not saying that the DVLA doesn't get stuff wrong, including medical stuff, but it's not usually just a case of some random bloke in an office going "I'm bored, I think I'll nobble that dude's licence, just because." I assume that the bloke mentioned by the OP (the one who is driving around in the era before phones*) has had a diagnosis of a condition - hence the beef.
* The fact that this was also pretty much the era before cars is a minor technicality.
* The fact that this was also pretty much the era before cars is a minor technicality.
My point is that sleep apnoea is hugely common and as a stand-alone illness it’s unlikely to warrant a revocation.
His GP is extremely unlikely to have reported the condition, as tbeir advice is always “just don’t drive for a bit”
He may have reported it himself being excessively cautious. If so then he’s well aware that his licence will be revoked si why drive in the first place.
Finally, this must be some seriously chronic apnoea condition not just a minor ailment that a huge chunk of the population suffer with.
His GP is extremely unlikely to have reported the condition, as tbeir advice is always “just don’t drive for a bit”
He may have reported it himself being excessively cautious. If so then he’s well aware that his licence will be revoked si why drive in the first place.
Finally, this must be some seriously chronic apnoea condition not just a minor ailment that a huge chunk of the population suffer with.
Breadvan72 said:
Genuine request: If you possess one of the small pinkish credit card shaped things that the UK Government issues to people as confirmation that they are allowed to drive, could I please ask you to pick it up and have a look at what it calls itself? Cheers.
PS: If you live in Alabama, or some other State of the Union, yee haw.
I assume you're referring to the american english i used there. I apologise and i pass the blame on to my phones american autocorrect. PS: If you live in Alabama, or some other State of the Union, yee haw.
Gavia said:
Seriously, people think sleep apnoea is a reason for a driving licence to be revoked? It’s a sleeping disorder, how will it affect your driving? Please don’t say you can feel tired because of it, if that was a reason for revocation then none of us would be able to drive.
I take it you are not being serious. This definitely a reason where a licence MAY be revoked. In order for the DVLA to know about it, the licence holder, his GP or consultant must have advised DVLA. Note also, that the DVLA cannot approach his GP or consultant without his consent. Licence holder must be fully aware that he himself has informed DVLA of his condition, so must be expecting this. What he or his wife does is up to their consciences.NGee said:
Michaelbailey said:
NGee not sure if you understand completely what he is asking. I assume the OP is eluding to with holding the information so the man can return home? I might be wrong but I am sure the OP is aware the information could be communicated to him but what would happen if he didn't know his license was revoked.
Michaelbailey not sure if you understand completely what the meaning of sarcasm is 
Obstructive Sleep Apnoea, can mean that that you don't get enough sleep, which in turn means you constantly feel fatigued. When you are fatigued, you are far more likely to have an accident. Hence why the DVLA may revoke a licence. (Who actually told them in this instance is not really important)
what is difficult to understand about that.
No difference than when someone has a heart attack they need to inform the DVLA it is then for the DVLA to decide what to do. Same as type 1 diabetes and type two if treated with insulin. Along with several other conditions.
what is difficult to understand about that.
No difference than when someone has a heart attack they need to inform the DVLA it is then for the DVLA to decide what to do. Same as type 1 diabetes and type two if treated with insulin. Along with several other conditions.
Drumroll said:
Obstructive Sleep Apnoea, can mean that that you don't get enough sleep, which in turn means you constantly feel fatigued. When you are fatigued, you are far more likely to have an accident. Hence why the DVLA may revoke a licence. (Who actually told them in this instance is not really important)
what is difficult to understand about that.
No difference than when someone has a heart attack they need to inform the DVLA it is then for the DVLA to decide what to do. Same as type 1 diabetes and type two if treated with insulin. Along with several other conditions.
And going back to the OP it was described as “sleep apnoea” not “obstructive sleep apnoea” that extension has come after I challenged whether simple sleep apnoea would be a reason for revocation what is difficult to understand about that.
No difference than when someone has a heart attack they need to inform the DVLA it is then for the DVLA to decide what to do. Same as type 1 diabetes and type two if treated with insulin. Along with several other conditions.
Gavia said:
Drumroll said:
Obstructive Sleep Apnoea, can mean that that you don't get enough sleep, which in turn means you constantly feel fatigued. When you are fatigued, you are far more likely to have an accident. Hence why the DVLA may revoke a licence. (Who actually told them in this instance is not really important)
what is difficult to understand about that.
No difference than when someone has a heart attack they need to inform the DVLA it is then for the DVLA to decide what to do. Same as type 1 diabetes and type two if treated with insulin. Along with several other conditions.
And going back to the OP it was described as “sleep apnoea” not “obstructive sleep apnoea” that extension has come after I challenged whether simple sleep apnoea would be a reason for revocation what is difficult to understand about that.
No difference than when someone has a heart attack they need to inform the DVLA it is then for the DVLA to decide what to do. Same as type 1 diabetes and type two if treated with insulin. Along with several other conditions.
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