disabled (blue badge holders ) drivers

Summary

The requester asked for statistics on disabled drivers retaking tests, the rationale for three-year license validity, and authority for license suspensions without court orders. The Department of Infrastructure responded by providing a general guide to applying for driving licenses rather than the specific statistical data or policy explanations requested.

Key Facts

• The authority stated that some information was sent but not all was held.
• The response included a 'Guide to applying for a Driving Licence' (DL1).
• Applications can be obtained from IoM Post Office branches or the Vehicle Test Centre.
• The guide outlines sections for personal details, health, organ donation, and fees.
• The specific statistics on disabled drivers retaking tests were not provided in the response.

Data Disclosed

• 2021-09-24
• 2021-10-01
• 13
• 3
• DL1
• three years

Original Request

how many disabled drivers have had to retake their driving test in the last five years ,why do they only get a licence for three years ,and who has the authority to suspend a driving licence when no court has so ordered it

Data Tables (1)

Full Response Text

1 Guide to applying for a Driving Licence

You can obtain an Application for a Driving Licence DL1 from any IoM Post Office branch or the Vehicle Test Centre.

You can also download a copy at www.gov.im/driving-licences
Table of Contents Section 1 – Your details ....................................................................................................................................... 2 Section 2 – What you are applying for ............................................................................................................... 2 Provisional driving licence .............................................................................................................................. 2 Exchange my non-IOM licence ....................................................................................................................... 2 Add a category to my current driving licence (Provisional and Full) ........................................................... 2 Renew my driving licence and upgrade my Provisional to first full licence .............................................. 2 Duplicate of my current driving licence ......................................................................................................... 3 Update my photograph................................................................................................................................... 3 Change my name or address .......................................................................................................................... 3 Section 3 – Your health ....................................................................................................................................... 3 Section 4 – Organ donation ................................................................................................................................ 3 Section 5 – To be completed by the person endorsing your photograph ....................................................... 3 Section 6 – Checklist ............................................................................................................................................ 4 My first driving licence (Provisional) .............................................................................................................. 4 Exchange my non-IOM driving licence........................................................................................................... 4 Add a category to my current driving licence ............................................................................................... 5 Renew my driving licence and upgrade my Provisional to first full licence ............................................... 5 Duplicate of my current driving licence ......................................................................................................... 5 Change my photograph .................................................................................................................................. 5 Change my name or address .......................................................................................................................... 5 Documentation ................................................................................................................................................ 6 Your photograph ............................................................................................................................................. 6 Fees .................................................................................................................................................................. 6 When you have completed your application ................................................................................................ 7 What if I need to renew, replace or upgrade my driving licence or change my name or address in an emergency? ..................................................................................................................................................... 7 How long will it take to receive my driving licence? ..................................................................................... 8 How can I contact you regarding my application for a driving licence? ...................................................... 8

2 Section 1 – Your details Your driving licence number is shown as Item 5 on your driving licence and you should enter it exactly as it is shown. If you do not know what it is then please leave the spaces blank.

The address you give must be the address where you reside and it must have an Isle of Man postcode. A business, club or hotel address will not be accepted unless it is where you reside. Anytime this address changes you must inform us.

Your place of birth must be a country that is a current member of the United Nations. Please note that if you provide a country other than this, for example a continent, region, county, city, etc, your application will not be accepted. Section 2 – What you are applying for Provisional driving licence
Choose this option if you have never passed a driving test in the Isle of Man or if you cannot exchange your current driving licence for an Isle of Man driving licence. If you choose this option you cannot choose any of the other options in this section.
Exchange my non-IOM licence
Choose this option if you wish to exchange your current driving licence for an Isle of Man driving licence. The list of countries with driving licences that can be exchanged for an Isle of Man driving licence can be obtained by visiting at https://www.gov.im/exchange-licence

If you choose this option you cannot choose any of the other options in this section. Add a category to my current driving licence
Choose this option if you have recently passed a driving test and you wish to upgrade the vehicle category entitlement shown on the rear of your driving licence. If you choose this option you cannot choose any of the other options in this section except changing your photograph or your name or address. Renew my driving licence and upgrade my provisional to first full licence
a. Choose this option if your current driving licence has expired or is due to expire or you have been disqualified from driving but the disqualification period has expired and you wish to drive again. Driving licence periods are normally consecutive however you can apply for a renewal up to 2 months in advance of the date of expiry (Item 4b on your current driving licence).
This period can be extended but only in exceptional circumstances. If you choose this option you cannot choose any of the other options in this section except changing your name or address. b. Choose this option if moving from a provisional licence to a first full licence due to passing a driving test.

3 Duplicate of my current driving licence Choose this option if you wish to replace your driving licence because:-  It has been lost, stolen or damaged or,  You wish to remove an endorsement(s) for a driving offence that has expired

If you choose this option you cannot choose any of the other options in this section except changing your photograph or your name or address. Update my photograph Choose this option if you wish to change the photograph shown on your driving licence
Change my name or address Choose this option if you have changed your full name or if you have moved to a new place of residence. Section 3 – Your health If you have been advised of a disability or medical condition that could affect your fitness to drive that you have not informed us about then you must select Yes and complete the Medical Information form, MI1 and include it with your application.

You should also select Yes if you wish to inform us about a change to a disability or medical condition that you have already informed us about. You should also complete the MI1 form if you have a medical condition and are renewing your licence. Section 4 – Organ donation Completing this section is optional. For more information about organ donation and transplants please visit www.uktransplant.org.uk or telephone 0845 606 0400. Section 5 – To be completed by the person endorsing your photograph You can provide an endorsed photograph if you do not include your current passport along with your application. The photograph should be endorsed on the back with the words: I certify this is a true likeness of (insert name of applicant) signed and dated by the person endorsing your photograph.

The person endorsing your photograph should also complete the relevant section on the application form. The dates on the application form and the photograph must be the same.

The person endorsing your photograph must not be a relative and they must have known you for at least two years. They must also be one of the following or a person of similar standing:

 Civil servant  Bank or building society staff member  Magistrate  MHK or MLC  Local authority officer  Professionally qualified person, e.g. doctor, advocate, teacher, librarian  Police officer  Religious leader

4 Section 6 – Checklist When you have completed your application you must indicate what items of documentation you are including with your application. If you apply by post please ensure that you allow sufficient time for us to process your application before you need to use any of the identity documents, such as your passport, that you send us. Although we cannot guarantee that they will be returned within a set period, we will do our best to return your identity documents before processing your application. If you would like us to do so then please include a signed for or special delivery self-addressed envelope with your application. Make sure that you keep a note of the serial number. My first driving licence If you choose this option you must provide:
 your completed application form  2 forms of identification (one must be photographic; the other must be a proof of age). Acceptable documentation for identification must be: - endorsed photograph (see section 5), passport, birth certificate, proof of age card, MiCard or NHS medical card.  MI1 (if you selected Yes in Section 3)

If you are unable to provide a current passport then you must provide an endorsed photograph. Exchange my non-IOM driving licence If you are exchanging a driving licence you must state where you passed your driving test. Proof of this may be required.
You cannot exchange a provisional driving licence. If you are exchanging a driving licence with a photocard you must provide:  your application form  your photograph  your current driving licence
 MI1 (if you selected Yes in Section 3) If you are exchanging a driving licence that does not have a photocard, or a recent letter of entitlement from the driving licence authority that issued your driving licence, then you must provide:  your application form  your photograph
 your current driving licence or letter of entitlement *  your current passport or endorsed photograph  MI1 (if you selected Yes in Section 3)

If you are exchanging a driving licence from the UK then you must provide us with a ‘check-code’:

To retrieve your check code go to: www.gov.uk/view-driving-licence. You will need your NI Number, and your UK driving licence number.

*a driving licence by the driving licence authorities in the United Kingdom, Northern Ireland or the Channel Islands that has been expired for a period not exceeding 2 years will be accepted. A

5 licence issued in any other jurisdiction must be current. A letter of entitlement must not be out of date by more than one calendar month. Add a category to my current driving licence If you choose this option then you must provide: • your application form • Your test certificate • your photograph * • MI1 (if you selected Yes in Section 3) * it is only necessary to provide a photograph if you wish to change your current photograph or when upgrading from a Provisional to a Full licence Renew my driving licence and upgrade my provisional to first full licence
If you choose this option then you must provide: • your application form • your photograph • your test pass certificate if this is for a first time full licence • MI1 (if you selected Yes in Section 3) Duplicate of my current driving licence If you choose this option then you must provide: • your application form • your photograph * * it is only necessary to provide a photograph if you wish to change your current photograph. Change my photograph If you choose this option then you must provide: • your application form

• your photograph. Change my name or address If you choose this option then you must provide: • your application form • If changing name Deed poll or Marriage certificate. • your photograph * • MI1 (if you selected Yes in Section 3) * it is only necessary to provide a photograph if you wish to change your current photograph.

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Documentation Any accompanying documentation that you provide with your application must be original(s). If your name that appears on any accompanying documentation is different to the name on your application form then you must provide documentation to explain the reason(s) why.

For example, if your name on your birth certificate is different to your name on the application form because you changed your name by deed poll then you must provide your original deed poll or statutory declaration. Your photograph Your photograph must meet the following requirements:

 it must be a true likeness of you  colour only (a black and white photograph will not be accepted)  height = 45mm, width = 35 mm  your head must be in the centre and in proportion and it must be between 29 and 34 mm in height
 taken not more than 1 month prior to the date of making your application  free from marks, damage and creases  with a light grey or cream background  without shadow  free from reflection or glare  in sharp focus  free from “red eye”  printed on white photographic paper

You must:

 be free of facial coverings or hats unless this is for religious or medical reasons  not be wearing sunglasses or glasses with dark tinted lenses  have your eyes open and your mouth closed  be looking forward and directly at the camera  have your eyes fully visible  be expressionless, i.e. without smiling , frowning or with raised eyebrows  be on your own Fees Information on the fees relating to driving licences is available at https://www.gov.im/driving-licences
you can also obtain a copy of the list of driving licence fees from any branch of IoM Post Office or the Vehicle Test Centre, Tromode.

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