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    Important info for UK Autistic drivers.

    Here you go, this is where your comments should be directed: Complaints procedure Though I suggest you revise your example conditions (e.g. suicidal thoughts require notification, see: Psychiatric disorders: assessing fitness to drive , as do some of your other examples) and back up your claim...
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    Important info for UK Autistic drivers.

    I never said that, I said I can't defend them. I linked you to where the DVLA include the legislation they use to define the medical conditions. I've not read those laws, I'm really not that interested, but since you seem to be, I'd encourage you to read them yourself. Equating ASD to being...
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    Important info for UK Autistic drivers.

    In this context, it is a medical condition, as defined by the DVLA. They have stated in their appendices the relevant legislation: Appendices: assessing fitness to drive The rules have not been switched, the wording on the A-Z guide has been corrected. The guidance for medical professionals...
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    Important info for UK Autistic drivers.

    Renewing my licence will be the same as someone without a medical condition, since it's not a licence reapplication or a short-term licence (i.e. "restriction"). I have the same standard 10-year licence as I had before my diagnosis. The appointment with the nurses was apparently a very standard...
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    Important info for UK Autistic drivers.

    I've made an account for the sole purpose of this topic. There's a lot of speculation, but this is something I've actually gone through. I live in England, was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome after obtaining my driving licence, and disclosed this to the DVLA. It was a few years ago, I'm not...
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