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Greetings All,

The question is sort of in the title.

I have a friend who has reached the wonderful age of 70yrs. Before he wrote off to DVLA he was going to ring me but didn't, (much to his other halfs now annoyance)

Anyway, to cut a long story my mate forwarded his licence to Swansea and it came back quicker than a speeding bullet limiting him to 3500kgs which is a problem.

His wife thinks it highly amusing that he should now display L plates and be supervised by the lady who has never towed in her life.

This is where you lot come in. He/They know that in order to get his 'rights' back it will be necessary to have a medical but other than that, he and me have no idea as to the protocols involved.

Is there anyone out there who has been through this.

I would like to think that he can go for a medical, send off (hopefully a good result) to Swansea and he gets his full entitlement back.

We both hope that, in sending his licence he hasn't lost his entitlements without going through a test.

Any help would greatly appreciated.

may help http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/DriverLicensing/NeedANewOrUpdatedLicence/DG_4022086

There was a bit on Watchdog about the DVLA doing this a few weeks ago I think.  If not i've seen it on TV somewhere.

 You have to have a medical to retain your licence to drive anything over 3500kg after you turn 70 this will allow you to drive vechicles up to 7500kg, i don,t know wether you can get this form from the post office or if you have send to the DVLA, but once you get the form & you pass the medical, send the form and your licence and you should get the upgrade no problems.

 PS go on to the DVLA WEBSITE  and it will tell you which form you require.

Just had a read on the Direct Gov website and found this http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/DriverLicensing/NeedANewOrUpdatedLicence/DG_4022087
I didn't know that you have to renew your driving licence at 45 to drive a mini bus .

atb

Wizard

Quote: Originally posted by saxo1 on 27/6/2010

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I have just done the same thing,it is not a mistake,at 70 to retain your entitlement you are required to have a medical from your doctor and send it off with your renewal form otherwise it will come back without it.
The good news is if you ring the DVLA they will send you the form by return and provided you have the medical it will take less than 3 weeks to get it reinstated.
The cost of my medical was £85.
Saxo1

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Saxo

How long does the medical  last and license last?

David