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By *ichaelangela OP   Couple
over a year ago

notts

the wife has her forearm in plaster after breaking her wrist, I say even though our car is automatic with electric auto release handbreak, it is not legal for her to drive as she is not in full control.

a guy we know said it is not advisable for her to drive but not illegal as there is no law saying you cant drive with a broken arm.

i think he's raving mad and its me who is right.

anyone wish to clarify for me please??

(i have no intention of letting her drive whatever the outcome)

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

it's not illegal providing she feels in safe control of the car ... some people have been known to drive with broken right legs (now that I would imagine is illegal)

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Have you checked with the DVLA? Normally the Drs will advise whether you can drive at A&E

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By *yrdwomanWoman
over a year ago

Putting the 'cum' in Eboracum

Which wrist did she break?

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By *ichaelangela OP   Couple
over a year ago

notts


"it's not illegal providing she feels in safe control of the car ... some people have been known to drive with broken right legs (now that I would imagine is illegal) "

not really safe as she cannot use one of her hands as its too painful, so effectively driving with one hand/arm

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

would your insurance cover you?

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By *ichaelangela OP   Couple
over a year ago

notts


"Which wrist did she break?"

her wanking wrist left one

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By *ichaelangela OP   Couple
over a year ago

notts


"would your insurance cover you?"

not a clue, wont let it get to that

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

oh mate sorry to hear this news

but you must check with insurers in case of any miss happ know what they are like wiggling out bloody mouse hole backwards lol

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By *yrdwomanWoman
over a year ago

Putting the 'cum' in Eboracum


"Which wrist did she break?

her wanking wrist left one"

Whether or not its legal, if she can't work the radio then there's no point.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

its not illegal to drive with a missing arm

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"the wife has her forearm in plaster after breaking her wrist, I say even though our car is automatic with electric auto release handbreak, it is not legal for her to drive as she is not in full control.

a guy we know said it is not advisable for her to drive but not illegal as there is no law saying you cant drive with a

broken arm.

i think he's raving mad and its me who is right.

anyone wish to clarify for me please??

(i have no intention of letting her drive whatever the outcome)"

Should not be driving you need two hands on the steering wheel to be in full control of the vehicle!

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By *ichaelangela OP   Couple
over a year ago

notts


"its not illegal to drive with a missing arm"

but you have the car adapted for that

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I know an ex driving instructor that only has one hand.

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By *ichaelangela OP   Couple
over a year ago

notts


"Which wrist did she break?

her wanking wrist left one

Whether or not its legal, if she can't work the radio then there's no point. "

ahhh, but radio/satnav & phone are all voice activated

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Women can drive whilst

Putting on mascara

Lipstick

Doing there hair

Playing with the kids

And writing there shopping list

Im sure a broken arm won't effect her driving

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex

When I broke my wrist the nurse told me you are not insured if you drive with a cast on. So yes it is illegal.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If your wife was driving n not in proper control of the vehicle then that would be an offence under the road traffic act 1986. However it would have to be shown that she wasn't in proper control of the vehicle. Albeit chances are If she was stopped because she failed to do something ie indicate etc then realistically it would be argued that she committed an offence as above. The outcome normally is a fine points etc possible disqualification.

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By *ichaelangela OP   Couple
over a year ago

notts


"Women can drive whilst

Putting on mascara

Lipstick

Doing there hair

Playing with the kids

And writing there shopping list

Im sure a broken arm won't effect her driving "

but can they catch moths while driving

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By *icebloke551Man
over a year ago

Kidderminster

Hi aslong as I control of the vehicle and can operate all functions in vehicle .there is no law saying she can not drive .as the law states to be in control of vehicle .only issue is that depending on insurance company in small print you nay not be covered as a plaster cast is a limitation of use so then classed as a disability for which yiu need to notify your insurance company

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By *am123Man
over a year ago

essex chelmsford

women cant drive at the best of times

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"When I broke my wrist the nurse told me you are not insured if you drive with a cast on. So yes it is illegal."

There would be a real possibility that insurance would be void.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Women can drive whilst

Putting on mascara

Lipstick

Doing there hair

Playing with the kids

And writing there shopping list

Im sure a broken arm won't effect her driving "

Lmfao that's so true! Fuck it let her drive!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Women can drive whilst

Putting on mascara

Lipstick

Doing there hair

Playing with the kids

And writing there shopping list

Im sure a broken arm won't effect her driving

but can they catch moths while driving "
No . Thats when they message me

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Was once stopped by the police when I was driving with both arms in splints (not casts) due to fracturing both wrists and they were not at all concerned.

That said in tge event of an accident an insurance firm and/or prosecution i suspect would have a field day

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex


"women cant drive at the best of times "

Possibly but they're damn good at in the worst if times.....when it really counts

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Just ask her this question:

How's she going to do her hair and make up with one arm and drive?

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By *inaTitzTV/TS
over a year ago

Titz Towers, North Notts

She would be safer on a magic carpet.

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By *ScotsmanMan
over a year ago

ayrshire

Even if she was just a head its still not illegal teehee heheha ah im easily amused

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"the wife has her forearm in plaster after breaking her wrist, I say even though our car is automatic with electric auto release handbreak, it is not legal for her to drive as she is not in full control.

a guy we know said it is not advisable for her to drive but not illegal as there is no law saying you cant drive with a broken arm.

i think he's raving mad and its me who is right.

anyone wish to clarify for me please??

(i have no intention of letting her drive whatever the outcome)"

I work at a petrol station and are advised by our local police to report any one driving with broken bones.

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By *r-UniqueMan
over a year ago

Carmarthenshire

I think it's legal, but defiantly not advisory and if I knew someone on the road like that. I'd make sure I wasn't on the road when they were. Also I think if you had an accident. No latter whose fault it was. The insurance company won't pay out.

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By *ichaelangela OP   Couple
over a year ago

notts

mixed responses here, but as i said at the start, no way am i going to let her drive until she has recovered fully

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"When I broke my wrist the nurse told me you are not insured if you drive with a cast on. So yes it is illegal."

I (D) fractured my arm 8 weeks ago and was told im not covered by insurance whilst in plaster. Its healed now and im back driving

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I haven't read all the replies, so apologies if it's been said before.

You would need to have written consent from the Dr treating your wife for her to drive. That would the be presented to the insurers for consideration.

Depending on type of cast, and break etc, they may allow her to drive, in return for increased premium or increased excess.

In my experience I would say this is highly unlikely, as the potential payment to third parties if she were to hit someone would far purest the premium received.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Guidance issued to doctors by the GMC state that the doctor should make you aware if you need to inform the DVLA of your injuries. If your doctor has done so, then you have a legal responsibility to contact the DVLA. This information will have been added to your notes.

After surgery you do not need to notify DVLA unless the medical conditions likely to affect safe driving persist for longer than 3 months after the date of surgery. Therefore, to drive after surgery you should establish with your own doctor when it is safe to do so.

It is the responsibility of the driver to ensure that you are in control of the vehicle at all times and to be able to demonstrate that is so, if you are stopped by the police. You should check your insurance policy before returning to drive after surgery also.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Maybe she could drive better with a broken arm

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Answer basically is yes it Is illegal. It's illegal to drive without insurance and being advised by a doctor that you cannot drive for x amount time negates your policy if you choose to drive in that time. I broke my wrist before I drove and was still told I couldn't drive a vehicle until the fracture had been given the all clear. The same after knee surgery, obviously, but my point is after that my insurer stipulates that my insurance is not valid until a doctor specifically notifies me that I am safe to return to the wheel and not just when I think I'm ready too. Sooo annoying, but take the time to heal honey, hope it's not overly painful and you're on the mend soon. It's nice that you're hubby cares so much and is willing to take you where you need to be. Take care guys

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If its a simple break then take some time off driving. however a cast doesn't prevent it if you get the car modified, simple golf ball clamped to the steering wheel was all I needed as my left arm was good enough to change gear and operate left hand switches.

But as above not without medical OK and insurance check, in my case it was 5 months in a split cast so worth the effort.

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By *hynewguy2012Man
over a year ago

dartford

I dont think its illegal for her to drive. As long as she could still use all the functions. ...indicators..wipers etc

But could she park ???

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I didn't drive for 8/9 weeks after breaking my left arm.

I also had to change cars from manual to auto as I still have no real extension thus changing gears is difficult.

To me it is not a matter of legality but one of safety, both for her and for other users.

Treat her to a bus pass : she'll love that

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

you should let her drive.

there is no chance she will be able to hold her broomstick with only one hand lol

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