Type1 hypo needing assistance/ driving licence car

[Klondike]

I had 3 hypos it he last 4 months needing assistance ( not whilst driving )and was asked to let Dvla know by my doctor and told not to drive for 3 months . Dvla have sent paperwork with 2 options .option 1 giving up driving and then reapplying in the future using form d1
Option 2 not to surrender licence but fill in Dvla forms giving them access to my doctors/ specialist medical report

It mentions benefits of option 1 surrendering my licence saying section 88 of the road traffic act 1988 may allow me to drive whilst my application is being considered
Hope someone can give advice who's had a similar experience

 

[catherinecherub]

Hi and welcome to the forum @Klondike,
I will bump your post up for a reply.

 

[CarbsRok]

No idea about the forms but basically you have lost your driving licence for a year from the last hypo needing assistance. You then have to reapply for your licence back and the DVLA will write to your consultant/GP asking for information regarding hypo's.

 

[copepod]

I think this is the sort of issue where contacting Diabetes UK Careline would be a wise move. Hope you regain your hypo managemen, so you can reapply to drive.