DVLA Fascism

[Steve H]

I recently had to undergo a medical assessment with the GP due to DVLA enquiries into my fitness to drive.

 

I received a letter yesterday revoking my licence on medical grounds.  The reason given is because I have “persistently” drunk alcohol over government recommended limits for the last six months.  So, what they are saying is that if we drink more than 7 pints of beer a week for six months or more then we aren’t allowed to drive.  The fact that I have never drunk and driven is immaterial.  The fact that In all my 15 years of driving I haven’t had a single penalty point, fine or insurance claim is also immaterial.  Also immaterial is the fact that I am not an alcoholic or dependent on alcohol.

 

Just because some government prat sets ‘safe’ limits on drinking I’m supposed to conform to what are only recommendations or kiss my licence goodbye.

 

this crap came from a EU directive and is obviously one of the many ways they are forcing us off the roads in relation to their nefarious drive to get all private vehicles off the road.

 

If I want my licence back, I have to be alcohol free for six months and have a blood test to prove it.

 

who the hell do they think they are?

 

DVLA, stick your licence where the sun doesn’t shine!

 

I’m not angry, I just laugh at them.

 

 

 

[alexa]

1 hour ago, Steve H said:

I recently had to undergo a medical assessment with the GP due to DVLA enquiries into my fitness to drive.

 

I received a letter yesterday revoking my licence on medical grounds.  The reason given is because I have “persistently” drunk alcohol over government recommended limits for the last six months.

 

How did they know ?

[Steve H]

Because in 2020 I was hospitalised in a psych unit and the doctor informed DVLA.  So, as a result of the inquiries that followed, the doctor spilled his guts to them about my alcohol consumption.  I mean, the whole thing is crazy - drink more than a pint of beer a day, on average for six months and you’re screwed.  At the end of the day, they are only recommended limits.

 

I never drink and drive, have a few drinks most evenings which are completely through my system by next morning.

 

This is gross injustice.  My 91 year old mother relied on the car for shopping, hospital, etc.  She is virtually unable to walk and now she’s screwed.

 

What bastards

 

[alexa]

3 hours ago, Steve H said:

Because in 2020 I was hospitalised in a psych unit and the doctor informed DVLA.  So, as a result of the inquiries that followed, the doctor spilled his guts to them about my alcohol consumption.  I mean, the whole thing is crazy - drink more than a pint of beer a day, on average for six months and you’re screwed.  At the end of the day, they are only recommended limits.

 

I never drink and drive, have a few drinks most evenings which are completely through my system by next morning.

 

This is gross injustice.  My 91 year old mother relied on the car for shopping, hospital, etc.  She is virtually unable to walk and now she’s screwed.

 

What bastards

 

 

It is a sad state of affairs when a doctor betrays the trust of a patient  I hope you sort it out soon Steve.

Thanks for letting us know.

[Captainlove]

I don't think drinking and driving should be allowed at all to be honest. When the goverment allowed this there was always going to be a problem.