DVLA's Latest Error

I've read a few too many negative reports concerning the DVLA lately. Either they're suggesting they're still living in the 50s by paying women far less than men, or they're handing out fines to the wrong number plates owners, OR they're demanding the deceased to show up in court for offences they haven't even committed! (Mainly due to the fact that they weren't actually ALIVE to commit the dirty deed.)

I read today that a mother who had repeatedly opened letters on behalf of her deceased son finally had to resort to taking his ashes to court in order to prove that Paul Strange had passed away. Mrs. Strange had, on several occasions, contacted the DVLA to inform them of the situation, and even sent in a copy of Paul's death certificate. However, the letters continued to arrive. Finally, Paul was ordered to Workington Magistrates Court.

The case was immediately withdrawn and apologies made. It's not good enough though really, is it? To have to go to those measures is inexcusable. I understand the initial error - it happens. But, to fail to correct the mistake after being told several times...tut, tut. Let's hope it's a one off!

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