DRIVER ALERTNESS: TERMS & CONDITIONS
Payment for the workshop must be made at the time of booking. If payment is rejected during the booking of the workshop the choosen course date will be withdrawn. If payment is rejected after the course has been attended points prosecution may still apply.
Payment by installments is not possible. We do not accept post-dated cheques.
Payment for the NDAC is non refundable.
The course must be completed within a period determined by the Police. You will not be able to book a course after this time. If you do not book a workshop within the timescale provided by Leicestershire Constabilary, the offer of a National Driver Alertness Course will be withdrawn.
A National Driver Alertness course can only be attended once within a three year period.
It is ESSENTIAL that you bring:
- Your photographic card licence and paper counter part with you on the day of the course. Please inform us immediately if for any reason you cannot bring these documents. Failure to bring these documents on the day of the course will result in you being turned away and course cancellation charge being incurred.
- Spectacles/Contact lenses if needed for driving.
You may be required to use your own vehicle if it has been specialy adapted for your needs. Please note that you will be required to bring your insurance documents with you on the day should you be using your own car.
You must arrive on time for your course. Late arrivals may be refused entry and, unless under exceptional circumstances, have their file returned to Leicestershire Constabulary for prosecution and a cancellation charge will apply.
If you fail to attend your given date and there are no exceptional circumstances, i.e. bereavement or medical emergencies your file will be returned to Leicestershire Constabulary for prosecution and a cancellation charge will apply.
Any abusive or disruptive behaviour will result in ejection from the course and your file being returned to Leicestershire Constabulary for prosecution.
You are remined that you have a legal obligation to declare any medical conditions that may affect you driving to the DVLA.
If you have ever had or presently suffer from any of the conditions listed below, you must tell the DVLA:
- An epileptic attack or epilepsy
- Sudden attacks of disabling giddiness, fainting or blackouts
- Severe mental handicap
- A pacemaker fitted
- Diabetes controlled by insulin or tablets
- Angina (heart pain) whilst driving
- Multiple Sclerosis
- A major or minor stroke
- Any type of brain surgery, brain tumour, or severe injury requiring hospital treatment
- Continued misuse or dependency on alcohol, illicit drugs or chemical substances in the last three years
- Persistent difficulty with the use of your arms and or legs to control a motor vehicle
- Parkinson's disease
- Narcolepsy or sleep apnoea
- Cataracts, glaucoma, laser treatment, visual field defects or progressive retinal disease of the eyes
You should visit your GP immediately who will advise you about your continued fitness to drive. You should then write to the Drivers Medical Unit, DVLA, Swansea, SA99 1TU informing them of your condition and include details of your driver number, full name and date of birth.
PLEASE NOTIFY THE NATIONAL DRIVER ALERTNESS COURSE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY SHOULD IT BE NECESSARY FOR YOU TO FOLLOW THIS PROCEDURE.
Once the DVLA has authorised you to continue to hold a driving licence, and provided that your condition has not worsened, you are eligible to attend a National Driver Alertness Course.