I know no one wants to hear the word Brexit ever again! But if you love driving then you really do need to pay attention to just one little part… driving in the EU.
If there is a no-deal Brexit, you will not be allowed to drive in the EU unless you have all the correct documentation.
- Driving Licence and IDPs
The first element is pretty obvious you will need your UK driving licence to drive in an EU or EEA country. This one doesn’t really change, you need to make sure you have a full, valid driving licence before stepping behind the wheel abroad.
The additional element is that you may need one or more international driving permits (IDPs), depending on which country you’re going to or through. To find out what you need you can check the governments own guidance here.
- Insurance
You will need to carry a motor insurance green card when driving in the EU and EEA. To get this please contact your vehicle insurance provider 1 month before you travel to get green cards for your vehicle, caravan or trailer.
- Registration documents
If you’re taking your vehicle to the EU for less than 12 months, you should carry one of the following documents with you:
- your vehicle log book (V5C), if you have one
- a VE103 to show you’re allowed to use your hired or leased vehicle abroad
- GB stickers and number plates
You should display a GB sticker on the rear of your vehicle. You should do so even if you currently have a number plate, which includes the GB identifier. If you do not have this in place you could receive an unwanted on the spot fine whilst driving in the EU.
So there it is. We won’t say the dreaded word again but in the event of a no deal B****t you will know what to do.