Inexperienced Playing cards

At first we wanted Inexperienced Playing cards (also referred to as an Worldwide Motor Insurance coverage Certificates (IMIC)), then we didn’t, and now we largely don’t. Useful proper?

As of 2nd August 2021 the UK is a part of the Inexperienced Card Free Circulation Space (GCFCA). Which means Inexperienced Playing cards are not required for UK drivers driving within the EU, aside from in some circumstances when driving with a trailer, caravan and so forth hooked up. We advise you examine authorities recommendation [1] earlier than travelling to examine for those who want a Inexperienced Card or not.

For those who do want a Inexperienced Card for this, you’ll be able to request one out of your insurer.

Take a look at our FAQs for extra info on Inexperienced Playing cards.

Driving within the EU: Permits and paperwork

You’ll not want an Worldwide Driving Allow (IDP) to drive within the EU / EEA when you’ve got a photocard driving license issued within the UK. Nevertheless, you could want one when you’ve got a paper driving license or a license that was issued in Gibraltar, Guernsey, Jersey or the Isle of Man, please examine the federal government recommendation right here on driving within the EU [2].

Fortunately, for those who do want one, these solely price £5.50 and can be found at put up workplaces on a fast turn-up-and-go foundation.

Highway accidents within the EU: Making a declare

The UK has well-established relationships with motor insurers in every EU nation to assist the settlement of claims for any incidents.

UK residents concerned in a street accident must make a declare in opposition to both the motive force or the insurer within the EU/EEA nation the place the accident occurred. This might imply making the declare within the native language.

As with all incidents, it’s nonetheless vital that you just contact your UK insurer as quickly as doable.

Please go to the Motor Insurers’ Bureau’s [3] web site for extra info on driving overseas.

UK automobile identification: Plates and stickers

There are some conditions and international locations the place you’ll have to show a GB sticker. For those who’re in Spain, Cyprus or Malta, you should show a GB sticker it doesn’t matter what is in your quantity plate.

In different EU international locations, you don’t want a GB sticker in case your quantity plate contains the GB identifier or the Union flag, and you don’t want to show a GB sticker to drive in Eire. However a sticker can be required in case your quantity plate has any of the next:

• a Euro image
• a nationwide flag of England, Scotland or Wales
• numbers and letters solely – no flag or identifier

The GB sticker needs to be displayed clearly on the rear of your automobile. For extra info on this, please go to the UK authorities web site [4].

Travelling with pets

You’ll be able to not use a pet passport issued in Nice Britain for journey to an EU nation. You’ll be able to nonetheless use a pet passport issued in an EU nation or Northern Eire.

When travelling to an EU nation, your pet now wants:

• a microchip
• a sound rabies vaccination
• an animal well being certificates except you’ve a pet passport issued in an EU nation or Northern Eire
• tapeworm remedy for canines for those who’re travelling on to Finland, Eire, Northern Eire, Norway or Malta

These necessities additionally apply to help canines.

Earlier than travelling, please examine the foundations of the nation you’re travelling to for any extra restrictions or necessities.

Extra recommendation on this may be discovered on the UK authorities web site for taking your pet overseas [5].

The data on this weblog was up to date sixth August 2021 and relies on authorities steering. Every little thing on this weblog is topic to alter so we suggest you retain updated with the most recent authorities bulletins. For those who’re our buyer and plan to drive within the EU, please contact us when you’ve got any questions – extra on our FAQs.

[1] https://www.gov.uk/steering/trailer-registration
[2] https://www.gov.uk/steering/driving-in-the-eu
[3] https://www.mib.org.uk/driving-abroad
[4] https://www.gov.uk/displaying-number-plates/flags-symbols-and-identifiers
[5] https://www.gov.uk/taking-your-pet-abroad/travelling-to-an-eu-country-or-northern-ireland