Question follow-through · 61341

Driving Licences: Disqualification

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the average waiting time is for the DVLA to process applications from people that are reapplying for driving licenses following their disqualification (a) on medical grounds and (b) for a criminal offence.

answeredDepartment for Transport

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Answering body: Department for Transport
Tabled: 19 Jun 2025
Target answer date: 24 Jun 2025
Answer: 24 Jun 2025 · 5 calendar days after tabling

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Recorded timeline

19 Jun 2025
Question tabled
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the average waiting time is for the DVLA to process applications from people that are reapplying for driving licenses following their disqualification (a) on medical grounds and (b) for a criminal offence.
24 Jun 2025
Target answer date
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24 Jun 2025
Answer published
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) sends renewal reminders to drivers before their current licence is due to expire to prompt renewal applications to be made as early as possible. Where the DVLA is made aware that a driving licence is required...

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