HGV driver caught drink driving and looking to have licence back

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Hi. I've been banned for drink driving for 17 months but it is now for 13 months because I'm going to do the drink driving course but I just want to know if I can get back before that? I have lost my job because I was a hgv driver for travis perkins . All I'm doing now is sitting at home waiting to get back my licence with no job to go to. I need my licence back so I can go back to work. Got no money now. I know I did wrong and I hate myself for it !! please help...

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weepinkbaby Level 1

Drink driving and now looking into HGV job position

Hi, my husband was caught drink driving 3 years ago, being just 5mg over the limit (I know no excuses). He has had his licence back for nearly 2 years, and is looking into a hgv position within the company he works for. He didn't receive penalty point and was banned december 2007-2008. Been ok on road since then. The position interested is for a 17.5ton vehicle for deliveries.

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gices Level 6

What exactly is the question? Do you want to know whether his drink driving conviction will cause a problem in getting this HGV job?

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albertovalls Level 1

I thought due to the damage you could cause being drunk in charge of several tons of moving metal, they would not let you have a HGV licence again. Try warehouse work or even forklift as long as it is not one that will be used on a road. Just don't go to work drunk an impale someone.

politeperson Level 1

Darren, I know that deep down you are a nice guy, but one that keeps doing silly things. There must be something else that you can do in the meantime. You are a very practical person. you will find something and the time will pass and next time behave yourself.