Would an English Driving Licence "Work" in Zimbabwe?

[chilli]

Have a mate in Zimbabwe at the mo, and he wants to know if he can drive over there on the strength of his UK licence......Anyone know?

Many thanks.

[minornut]

He could probably drive over there on the strength of a few pound note / dollar bills whichever is the official's preference.

[alfaman]

chilli said:

Have a mate in Zimbabwe at the mo, and he wants to know if he can drive over there on the strength of his UK licence......Anyone know? Many thanks.

I used my UK license in most Southern African countries last year , but took an International Driving permit with me as it has a photo on it.

top tip : if you are stopped outside of South Africa NEVER hand over your passport or driving license to the plod (keep hold of it ) - the will want a mega £££ bribe to hand it back.

[jimothy]

You can drive here with a Zim license, my missus did this, but eventually changed it for a UK one. Don't know about the other way but:

If they catch you being english, god help you!
If you drive on Zim roads, god help you!

Road signs are stolen to make shelters, most traffic lights don't work, red signals can legally be ignored by female drivers at night due to lots of them being draged out of their car whilst its waiting at the lights and raped, driving past Mugabe's residence at night will get you shot, they all drive like nutters in cars that are shagged...

If you do drive, lock all your car doors, don't let ANYONE in even the police - as they may not be the police, have good life insurance and don't be afraid to get shot.

I was a passenger in a car 2 years ago being driven round by my missus who learned how to drive there and was very experienced at driving Zim style. I cacked my pants evey time.