Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing to let you know that we have received details from the court of your recent disqualification for an alcohol related offence.
The disqualifications outlined below are ones the law recognise's as being an indication that such drivers may misuse alcohol in a way that could make them unfit to hold a driving licence.
- One disqualification for driving, or being in charge of a vehicle, when the level of alcohol in the body equalled or exceeded:
(i) 87.5 microgrammes per 100 milliliters of breath, or
(ii) 200 milligrammes per 100 milliliters of blood, or
(iii) 267.5 milligrammes per 100 milliliters of urine.
- Two disqualifications within the space of 10 years for drinking and driving, or being in charge of a vehicle whilst unfit through drink.
- One disqualification for refusing/failing to supply a specimen for analysis.
Your recent disqualification means that you fall into one of the above categories. Before you can obtain a driving licence following your period of disqualification, you will be required to satisfy the Secretary of State, (in practice the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency's Medical Adviser), that you are medically fit to hold one. This will involve a medical examination by an independent doctor, who will complete a medical questionnaire, a physical examination and the taking of blood for analysis. You are advised that a licence will not be granted if there is evidence of persistent alcohol misuse or dependency in the 12 months before your application, or if there is evidence of ongoing misuse or dependency. If you are unlikely to meet the criteria, you should discuss the matter with your own doctor.
This policy was first introduced in 1983, and was extended in June 1990, following a review of road traffic law. It is the Department's aim to reduce the overall number of road casualties by 40% and by 50% for children by the year 2010. As a significant number of accidents are alcohol related, I am sure you will appreciate that positive steps need to be taken to reduce the number of incidents arising from drink/driving offences.
The Agency's Drivers Medical Group will write to you about 3 months before your disqualification period is due to end to explain what you must do if you wish to apply for a new licence. If you have not heard from the Agency 2 months before your disqualification period expires, please write to Drivers Medical Group, DVLA, Longview Road, Swansea, SA99 1TU.
Yours Faithfully
Drivers Customer Services (Courts) |
