Law changes affecting insulin dependent drivers and those with diabetes having sight impairment.
A presentation by the Driver & Vehicle Standards Dept and Dr David Hopkins of the Jersey Diabetes Service to be held at St Paul’s Centre at 6.30 pm on Tuesday 1 October.
On Saturday 5 October, amendments to the legislation regarding the issuing and holding of Jersey driving licences comes into effect. In particular, these amendments will relate in part to those individuals with diabetes who are insulin dependent, have impaired vision or a physical disability which would affect their ability to drive.
To ensure that everyone who is likely to be affected is aware of the changes, Diabetes Jersey is hosting a presentation by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Department and Dr David Hopkins of the Jersey Diabetes Service. This presentation, at St Paul’s Centre on Tuesday 1 October at 6.30pm, is for the benefit of drivers and those who will qualify to hold a driving licence in the coming years who are insulin dependent, together with other interested parties.
Details of these changes to the Law are posted on the charity’s website and social media pages and by attending the presentation those drivers affected by these changes will be provided with the opportunity to resolve any issues that they may still have.
If you wish to attend the meeting, you will benefit beforehand from reading the documents on the website which have been provided by the DVS Dept. There is every likelihood that having read these documents, there will still be queries for which you would like clarification at the meeting.
For further information please contact Bill O’Brien, the Chairman of Diabetes Jersey on 07797 826508, email wobriendj@gmail.com
