Thankfully I was able to get them to see some sense which resulted in them reinstating my driving licence but ONLY FOR ONE YEAR.
Obviously, I was none too pleased about that but I had to accept their ruling.
It seemed to me that there were two separate departments that were on my case and I had to get on the right side of whichever one would be the most approachable. During the following year, I built my case more strongly and after some to-ing and fro-ing, I eventually got my licence again for three whole years. YAY
I am now about halfway into the three-year period that the DVLA specified and getting a little concerned about what will happen this time.
Well, the next time has now arrived and I have had to reapply for my licence to keep on driving.
As at today’s date (the 18th August 2023), all I know is that I have submitted my application and that the DVLA is going to write to my Consultant for an opinion.