MarkEFI Posted May 15, 2022 Share Posted May 15, 2022 Hi All. As I'm lucky enough not to have moved house in the last 30yrs I still have a paper driving license. Somebody mentioned that they are no longer acceptable in Europe any more ? Can anyone shed some light as to weather that is correct ? Cheers Mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellis Posted May 15, 2022 Share Posted May 15, 2022 18 minutes ago, MarkEFI said: Hi All. As I'm lucky enough not to have moved house in the last 30yrs I still have a paper driving license. Somebody mentioned that they are no longer acceptable in Europe any more ? Can anyone shed some light as to weather that is correct ? Cheers Mark. The last time I checked this, you'll need an International Driving Permit, but depends on which paper licence you have. Have you checked the DVLA website? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosbif Posted May 15, 2022 Share Posted May 15, 2022 I'm not totally sure, as it doesn't affect me as I live in France, but I believe you do now need an international drivers permit and green card for the insurance, thanks to Br.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocita Rosso Posted May 15, 2022 Share Posted May 15, 2022 I think this is the latest https://www.gov.uk/driving-abroad/international-driving-permit so according to that the plastic card licence should be sufficient Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubce Posted May 15, 2022 Share Posted May 15, 2022 40 minutes ago, Rosbif said: I'm not totally sure, as it doesn't affect me as I live in France, but I believe you do now need an international drivers permit and green card for the insurance, thanks to Br.... Give it a rest. I am surprised that someone hasn't tried to blame Russia invading Ukraine on Brexit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkEFI Posted May 15, 2022 Author Share Posted May 15, 2022 Thanks, looks like it'll be easier just to get the license renewed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosbif Posted May 15, 2022 Share Posted May 15, 2022 2 hours ago, Rubce said: Give it a rest. I am surprised that someone hasn't tried to blame Russia invading Ukraine on Brexit! Like it or not Brexit is the reason for changes such as this. Just as if I want to visit Britain I now need a passport as the UK no longer accepts I'd cards. Look at the Rimmer's web site about their postal and customs terms for the EU. Massively more expensive than before Brexit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkEFI Posted May 19, 2022 Author Share Posted May 19, 2022 Sent off my paper licence today, it was like saying goodbye to an old friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosbif Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 I know what you mean. When we moved here I had to hand mine in to get a French one 😒 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocita Rosso Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 (edited) On 15/05/2022 at 17:14, Rosbif said: I'm not totally sure, as it doesn't affect me as I live in France, but I believe you do now need an international drivers permit and green card for the insurance, thanks to Br.... Green card not required according to my insurers Edited May 19, 2022 by Velocita Rosso Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jones Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 I think there was a fairly short period where green cards were needed but that's been ironed out again. Not sure we were ever in the position of actually needing to get international driving licences though it was threatened. Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosbif Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 It is very clear or rather cloudy, even on the UK gouv site: Driving licences and international driving permits You need to carry your UK driving licence with you. You do not need an international driving permit (IDP) to visit and drive in the EU, Switzerland, Iceland or Liechtenstein. You might need an IDP to drive in some EU countries and Norway if you have: a paper driving licence a licence that was issued in Gibraltar, Guernsey, Jersey or the Isle of Man Check if you need an IDP. Personally I would just carry whatever licence and insurance papers I had. Just don't do anything that would attract the attention of the gendarmes, having said that I have had a thumbs up a couple of times from motocycle groups, they clearly appreciate a classic car. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkEFI Posted May 24, 2022 Author Share Posted May 24, 2022 Well that was quick, applied Thursday morning, landed on the door mat Monday morning. Well done DVLA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 We have driven through Andorra and Monaco in the past and they need International Driving permits, and am sure we needed one for Lichenstein in the past as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky_spit Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 ..... and I remember the Lichenstein border guards looked as though they would stand no nonsense either; pistols, body armour, dark sunglasses. It felt like we had strayed onto a Cohen Brothers film set in Bolivia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 (edited) The Gov.uk webpage that Rosbif linked to is most comprehensive about what countries require an IDP, in particular, "Liechtenstein None You do not need an IDP to drive here" It details too what type of IDP, each country requires. As to "type", see the Wiki: International Driving Permit - Wikipedia Edited May 25, 2022 by JohnD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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