EEC Driving Licence
Discussion
www.dvla.gov.uk/drivers/drvingb.htm
They've got three years to get a GB license if they're now resident in this country.
They've got three years to get a GB license if they're now resident in this country.
One other thing halfshaft if I can offer my advice.
We have a similar situation with employees from around the world.
If they are to be in the country for some time such that they might have to gain a UK driving licence, get them started in plenty of time with lessons etc.
The standard of the UK test is now quite high in comparison with many other nations. It's hopeless if you have a key employee who suddenly can't drive.
We've had a few who have had a quite few retests, and these people are definitely not dummies.
We have a similar situation with employees from around the world.
If they are to be in the country for some time such that they might have to gain a UK driving licence, get them started in plenty of time with lessons etc.
The standard of the UK test is now quite high in comparison with many other nations. It's hopeless if you have a key employee who suddenly can't drive.
We've had a few who have had a quite few retests, and these people are definitely not dummies.
No probs HalfShaft.
I'd second FiF's comments. One of my colleagues from the US has failed the theory test 3 times on the hazzard recognition part, and has now given up - she's just driving on her US license.
Fine until she gets stopped and given a HORT/1.
So, any BiB around Heathrow see a pale blue Beetle cabrio, give her a tug
I'd second FiF's comments. One of my colleagues from the US has failed the theory test 3 times on the hazzard recognition part, and has now given up - she's just driving on her US license.
Fine until she gets stopped and given a HORT/1. So, any BiB around Heathrow see a pale blue Beetle cabrio, give her a tug
"Provided your licence remains valid you may drive in GB -
Ordinary licence holders
Until aged 70 or for 3 years after becoming resident whichever is the longer period."
Surely this means that the holder of a Licence issued in Portugal could drive legaly in the UK until they are 70. So no penalty points or disqualification then?
Ordinary licence holders
Until aged 70 or for 3 years after becoming resident whichever is the longer period."
Surely this means that the holder of a Licence issued in Portugal could drive legaly in the UK until they are 70. So no penalty points or disqualification then?
V12bob said:
"Provided your licence remains valid you may drive in GB -
Ordinary licence holders
Until aged 70 or for 3 years after becoming resident whichever is the longer period."
Surely this means that the holder of a Licence issued in Portugal could drive legaly in the UK until they are 70. So no penalty points or disqualification then?
Don't think so. Any time you get stopped and booked by the feds it goes to the magistrates who then "create" a skeleton licence for you in the DVLA. Any points/bans go on this. Mind you, as long as they weren't resident and only got gatsoed/scamerad, they wouldn't have much of a problem. BIB's- correct me if I'm wrong.
There has been much debate over EEC licences. If you get banned from driving in France you can currently still drive in the UK.
There will soon be an EEC licence which will be valid throughout Europe. Until this comes in as blueyes says a skeleton DVLA licence will be created for non UK licence holders. When we combine all licences I’m sure a few 'border crossers' will become instantly disqualified.
When the Eastern Europe Countries join the EEC next year (Poland) were in big trouble. Their licence is a piece of card with a photo stapled on it!!
If you’re a UK resident but a holder of a ‘foreign’ licence you may be in line for being arrested unless proof of a permanent UK address can be provided.
My advice is; If you live in the UK change your licence to a UK one.
My wife had the same issue:
Her first language is not English, however there is the BSM website, it has a dummy theory test that you can do as many times as you like. Anyway she kept doing until she was getting a consistent 90%+ pass rate.
She did the actual test in about 10mins, got a 100% pass rate & the guy at the checkout place said no one had done it that quickly before!.
Compared to her Euro driving test the UK one is an absolute doddle, except for the language problem. Plus the practical test is really quite simple to pass for someone who's been driving for some time. You just pretend your a learner & don't be too confident.
Now if they could only test for smooth gearchanges....
Her first language is not English, however there is the BSM website, it has a dummy theory test that you can do as many times as you like. Anyway she kept doing until she was getting a consistent 90%+ pass rate.
She did the actual test in about 10mins, got a 100% pass rate & the guy at the checkout place said no one had done it that quickly before!.
Compared to her Euro driving test the UK one is an absolute doddle, except for the language problem. Plus the practical test is really quite simple to pass for someone who's been driving for some time. You just pretend your a learner & don't be too confident.
Now if they could only test for smooth gearchanges....
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