Driving abroad: more guidance issued ahead of Brexit

The British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) is urging drivers to think ahead about what documentation is needed when they take a vehicle abroad. 

The warning comes as the Government publish further guidance on International Driving Permits and Green Cards, as part of its no-deal-Brexit preparations.

BVRLA chief executive Gerry Keaney said: “We must do all we can to protect drivers from inadvertently falling foul of the rules, by making sure that they are kept well-informed about what documentation is required when taking a vehicle abroad.

“We are reminding drivers of leased and rented vehicles of their obligation to get a VE103 certificate from their hire or lease company before taking their vehicle overseas.

“It is essential documentation that our members provide customers with to prove that they have permission to drive the vehicle. Without it, they can be subject to delays at the border, or in the worst instance, have their vehicle impounded.”

The Government has said that 2,500 Post Office branches will be selling International Driving Permits (IDP). Previously only 65 branches provided this service.

Depending upon the outcome of EU-Exit negotiations, UK citizens may need to carry an IDP as well as their UK driving licence when driving on the continent.

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