Being insured to drive in the EU This will be an issue if you live out there, or if you are considering driving through a European country on holiday or for work.
The RAC no longer issues IDPs. These are external links and will open in a new window As a member of the European Union (EU), UK driving licences could be used to drive in countries in the European Economic Area (EEA) - that means EU member states plus Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway.When the UK left the EU on 31 January it entered a transition period with the EU - during which most things stay the same until the end of 2020.So, UK licences will still be valid for visiting EEA countries during this time. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. If you are a UK licence-holder living in another EU country, then you may need to EU and EEA licences will continue to be accepted in the UK for visitors and residents.Your UK insurance is still valid for visiting the EEA during the transition period.The government's advice for after that is: "If you're taking your own vehicle, you might also need a 'green card' or valid proof of insurance and a GB sticker.
Check if you need an international driving permit (IDP) to drive abroad on holiday and how to exchange your licence if you move abroad - including driving in the EU after Brexit. If you’re heading to Europe after March 2019, here’s what you need to know. Here’s what you need to know. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. That’s the warning from the Licence Bureau, following the publication of a Brexit guidance document by the Department of Transport (DoT). In addition to your UK driving licence, motorists may also be required to purchase an International Driving Permit (IDP) to drive in some EU states after the EU exit transition period finishes in December 2020. Ed Sheeran named baby Lyra after main character in his favourite book BGT warm-up star who Ant & Dec paid to put in rehab dies at 51 of organ failure How to get 48 days off work until next Xmas by taking 18 days of annual leave I've been looking after my '10-month-old' daughter for the last 19 years Thrifty mum makes 90 meals for just £200 - and it only took her one afternoon©News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. After the United Kingdom leaves the European Union, these rights may change; dependent on the outcome of the current negotiations. Check if you need an international driving permit (IDP) to drive abroad on holiday and how to exchange your licence if you move abroad - including driving in the EU after Brexit. A no-deal Brexit has serious implications for UK motorists planning to drive abroad. Visitors with EU driving licences will not need an International Driving Permit to drive in the UK, a valid driving licence is sufficient. During this period your UK driving licence will still be valid in the Netherlands, as all EU agreements and rules will still apply. Driving to Europe in your motorhome after December 31st 2020. There may be changes after December 31 st, 2020 and the Government is advising drivers from the UK that they might need extra documentation when driving in the EU. In some countries, if you wait until after the end of the transition period, you may need to take another driving test. All types of IDP are available over the counter at 3,000 Post Office branches. Whether you need this will depend on what is agreed in negotiations between the UK and the EU on the future relationship.The green card is only proof of a minimum level of third-party cover - it will The government recommends that you have a GB sticker on your car, even if you also have a GB symbol on your number plate.Perhaps most inconveniently, if you are involved in a road traffic accident in an EEA country after the end of the transition period, then you may need to make a claim against the responsible driver or their insurer in the country where the accident happened.And that could involve bringing the claim in the local language.Again, this will depend on the outcome of negotiations on the UK's future relationship with the EU.The BBC is not responsible for the content of external Internet sitesThe president blames "domestic terror" for the unrest, as Democrats say he went to "spread hate". Until 31 December 2020 a transition period will be in place. "A green card is a document you get from your insurer to prove your car is covered if you are driving in Europe. The UK Government has confirmed that your UK driving licence will not be accepted throughout European Union (EU) and Norway from 1 January 2021.