Nelly123 Posted April 27, 2023 Share Posted April 27, 2023 Does anyone know when and if the new regulations re C1 licences will be reviewed? It does say 2023 but a more precise date would be helpful. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Uzzell Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 The 2 links below relate to the consultation exercise that concluded on 28 October 2022. The first link includes the statement We are analysing your feedback. Visit this page again soon to download the outcome to this public feedback - however, the 'outcome' of that feedback has not yet appeared on that webpage. https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/driving-licensing-review-call-for-evidence-on-opportunities-for-changes-to-the-driver-licensing-regime https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/driving-licensing-review-call-for-evidence-on-opportunities-for-changes-to-the-driver-licensing-regime/driving-licensing-call-for-evidence On 28 January 2023 Out&AboutLive published an article about the consultation https://www.outandaboutlive.co.uk/motorhomes/news/government-consults-on-driving-licence-changes It will be seen that - according to a Department for Transport spokesperson - the expectation at the start of 2023 was that the findings of the consultation would be published this year. To the best of my knowledge that expectation has not changed (nor become more precise) and publication might now be expected to occur in the period May-through-December 2023. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelly123 Posted April 28, 2023 Author Share Posted April 28, 2023 Derek Uzzell. Thank you for your prompt reply. I guess I’ll have to wait for another few months before I can drive the Moho again as I am just over 70 and awaiting another eye test. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 1 hour ago, Nelly123 said: Derek Uzzell. Thank you for your prompt reply. I guess I’ll have to wait for another few months before I can drive the Moho again as I am just over 70 and awaiting another eye test. I'm not sure that the C1 changes will have any impact on your situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Uzzell Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 I agree with Colin. Even if everybody under-age-70 with a "B" UK driving-licence entitlement were automatically awarded a 'free' C1 entitlement (which, based on the content of the 2nd link I provided above, I can't see happening) there's nothing to suggest that the present at-age-70-threshold regulations would change. So, on reaching age-70, a holder of a C1 licence entitlement would still need to pass a medical examination to retain the C1 licence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevec176 Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 As it says 'those who passed their test AFTER 1st January 1997 I don't think that will include you, unfortunately. I assume you'll still have to take the medical at 70 to keep your C1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelly123 Posted April 28, 2023 Author Share Posted April 28, 2023 Thank you SteveC. Think I might have to sell my Motorhome due to my eyesight test although my wife can still drive it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 Which begs the question, have you, or do you need to, notify your eyesight problem to retain your car licnce? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teccer1234 Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 3 hours ago, Nelly123 said: Thank you SteveC. Think I might have to sell my Motorhome due to my eyesight test although my wife can still drive it. can you not wear glasses to drive? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teccer1234 Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 more on my last. my wife at 73 years old wanted to get a C1 licence but failed her eyesight test but after getting the prescribed glasses she got her C1 licence with no problem so she could drive my 4.5 ton van if I had a problem providing she wore the glasses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Uzzell Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 The UK's driving eyesight rules are described here https://www.gov.uk/driving-eyesight-rules#:~:text=You must have a visual,dioptres%2C or with contact lenses. As will be evident, the eyesight requirements for driving HGVs (eg. motorhomes with a Gross Vehicle Weight exceeding 3500kg) are more stringent than for driving lighter vehicles. As explained (and as teccer1234 has just highlighted) even if a driver's 'unaided' vision fails to meet the HGV C1 driving-licence eyesight requirements, use of spectacles or contact lenses may allow the necessary standard to be met. (It's also interesting to note the comment You may still be able to renew your lorry or bus licence if you cannot meet these standards but held your licence before 1 January 1997.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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