International driving permit

[Minisorella]

I've been trying for the last few weeks but the PO have run out of the IDP I (might) need for the Netherlands trip. Next attempt when stock is due next Monday... I'll be greeting all the counter staff like old friends soon :rolleyes2:

 

[Deleted member 3011]

Your International Driving Permit will expire when your UK driving licence expires.

IDP expires 1 year or 3 years after the date of issue. It has no validity without a valid driver's license. Your driver's license is only valid overseas if accompanied by an IDP (or acceptable translation)

 

[Deleted member 58274]

Abroad

Well, we are fortunate to be returning to blighty end of next week. Nothing to do with possible end of month outcomes...just when we usually return from snowbirding !! However, can see why folks getting IDP just in case but wonder if even with the hardest ****** would our lovely EU friends demand them instantly after the 29th ? Even with no deal....there would be a transition period while issues were sorted. Actually, word over here in Spain is that whatever occurs IDP's. and Shengan would be ignored here and in Portugal ? Interestingly who enforces the above anyway....if Spain and Portugal decide to not enforce it for staying over 90 days in their country is blighty going to fine us for being out of our home country for 90 days ??
Don't shoot the messenger LOL !!! Maja

 

[Deleted member 74361]

Well, we are fortunate to be returning to blighty end of next week. Nothing to do with possible end of month outcomes...just when we usually return from snowbirding !! However, can see why folks getting IDP just in case but wonder if even with the hardest ****** would our lovely EU friends demand them instantly after the 29th ? Even with no deal....there would be a transition period while issues were sorted. Actually, word over here in Spain is that whatever occurs IDP's. and Shengan would be ignored here and in Portugal ? Interestingly who enforces the above anyway....if Spain and Portugal decide to not enforce it for staying over 90 days in their country is blighty going to fine us for being out of our home country for 90 days ??
Don't shoot the messenger LOL !!! Maja

A fine under what law - I think there is no UK law on the point.

 

[delicagirl]

a useful BBC article to summarise the regs..... allegedly.....

Driving after ******: What you need to know - BBC News

 

[John H]

Well, we are fortunate to be returning to blighty end of next week. Nothing to do with possible end of month outcomes...just when we usually return from snowbirding !! However, can see why folks getting IDP just in case but wonder if even with the hardest ****** would our lovely EU friends demand them instantly after the 29th ? Even with no deal....there would be a transition period while issues were sorted. Actually, word over here in Spain is that whatever occurs IDP's. and Shengan would be ignored here and in Portugal ? Interestingly who enforces the above anyway....if Spain and Portugal decide to not enforce it for staying over 90 days in their country is blighty going to fine us for being out of our home country for 90 days ??
Don't shoot the messenger LOL !!! Maja

Having experienced Spanish officialdom in the past, I wouldn't be at all surprised in Spain ignored Schengen - either deliberately or through inefficiency - but, unfortunately, that is not the problem for us snowbirds. The real problem is that after 90 days your insurances become invalid, so if you have an accident in your vehicle or need medical attention, your insurance company won't pay out.