Can you have 2 driving licences UK?

In the UK it is not possible to apply for a licence if you already hold another licence. However, it's currently not an offence to hold more than one licence more generally. To comply with the Directive, we need to change the law to stop drivers holding more than one EU/EEA driving licence.
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Can I have 2 drivers licenses from different countries?

A: Answer to your first question is no. You can only have one driver's license. So let's say you spend your winters in California and summers in South Dakota. In most instances you need to select where you want to be or are a resident of.
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Can I have a UK and EU driving Licence?

The situation is less certain for those who split their time between the EU and the UK. Drivers can only hold one licence at a time. The type of licence a person has (either UK or EU) is ultimately a choice for them, although it may depend on the number of days each year they live in each country.
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Can I have a UK and Dutch driving Licence?

Yes, you may still drive in the United Kingdom on your Dutch driving licence, regardless of whether you are in the UK on holiday or you live there.
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Can I have both a UK and Spanish driving Licence?

Driving licenses issued by the British authorities will be valid to drive in Spain for a period of six months, from the entry of their holder or from the date of obtaining their legal residence in the country.
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Can I drive in the UK with a Spanish licence after Brexit?

Drivers will not need an IDP to continue driving in the UK after Brexit. All you will need to carry is your EU/EEA driving licence. You must, however, ensure that you have suitable insurance cover in the UK. For advice, visit our article covering what to check for when you're buying car insurance.
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Can I use my UK driving licence in Spain after Brexit?

British expats have been banned from driving in Spain after post Brexit talks on license rules broke down. Under tough new restrictions, UK nationals who have lived in the EU country for more than six months will no longer be able to use their UK-issued licenses.
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Is EU licence valid after Brexit?

The rules for driving in the UK on an EU licence have not changed since the Brexit transition period ended at the start of 2021. Drivers with an EU licence do not need an IDP to continue driving in the UK following Brexit.
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Do I need to change my UK driving licence after Brexit?

Yes, most UK drivers are still able to use their normal driving licence to drive in EU countries. There are some exceptions and what is called an International Driving Permit (IDP) may be needed.
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Do I have to exchange my EU licence?

If your EU/ EEA driving licence remains valid, you are not required to exchange it at this time. You may continue to drive until your licence expires. An EU/ EEA driving licence may be exchanged even if it has expired.
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Can you hold a UK and Irish driving licence?

If you hold a UK driving licence, you can drive in Ireland if you live in the UK and are visiting Ireland. You are no longer able to drive on your UK licence if you live in Ireland. You can still exchange it for an Irish licence provided the licence is valid or is not expired for more than 1 year.
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How long can you drive on a non UK licence?

If you don't have a permanent UK address, you're entitled to drive any small vehicle (defined as a car or motorcycle) for 12 months from when you last entered the country. Obviously, this is only allowed if you have the relevant entitlements from your home country where the licence was issued.
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Can I hire a car in France with a UK driving licence?

In order to hire a car in France you must hold a full UK driving licence that is at least one year old, a credit or debit card, and unlimited third-party insurance. After Brexit you will also need your passport for identification and an International Driving Permit if you do not hold a mainland UK driving licence.
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Can I drive in Italy with UK licence?

You can drive in Italy with a UK driving licence, insurance and vehicle documents. If you're living in Italy, check the Living in Guide for information on requirements for residents. It is against the law for anyone who has been resident in Italy, for more than 60 days, to drive a car registered outside Italy.
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Which country driving licence is valid in UK?

You can drive in the UK for up to 12 months on a licence issued in a 'designated country' (Andorra, Australia, Barbados, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Cayman Islands, Falkland Islands, Faroe Islands, Hong Kong, Japan, Monaco, New Zealand, Republic of Korea, Republic of North Macedonia, Singapore, South Africa, ...
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Can I drive in Sweden with a UK license?

Can you drive in Sweden with a UK licence? Yes. You can legally drive in Sweden with a full and valid UK driving licence. You don't need an International Driving Permit, although it could provide extra peace of mind if you have one.
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Do I need a green card to drive in Europe after Brexit?

You do not need to carry a green card when you drive in the EU (including Ireland), Andorra, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Serbia, and Switzerland. You still need valid vehicle insurance.
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Do I need a green card to drive in Spain after Brexit?

Do I need a Green Card to drive in France and Spain after Brexit in 2022? UK motorists will no longer be required to be in possession of a 'Green Card' when driving in France and Spain or other EU countries.
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Can I drive in Spain with a UK license 2022?

Current regulations mean that a UK-issued driving licence is valid for 6 months after arrival in Spain. If you moved to Spain after 1 January 2021, your valid UK licence will be recognised for 6 months from the date you obtained residence, or until 30th April 2022, whichever is later.
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How long can I drive a UK car in Europe?

UK law still applies to a UK-registered vehicle if you take it abroad for less than 12 months. That means you need to make sure: your vehicle is taxed in the UK while it's abroad.
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What does the new UK driving licence look like 2021?

UK driving licences and number plates have been given a makeover to signify the beginning of a new chapter for the UK . To mark the UK 's exit from the EU , the EU flag has been removed from all UK driving licences and number plate designs, with the first batches issued from 1 January 2021.
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Do I need a Breathalyzer to drive in France 2022?

You may be aware that up until recently, all drivers and motorcyclists had to carry a personal breathalyser kit with at least two disposable testing units. However, in 2020 the rule changed to no longer make it a legal requirement.
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How long can I keep a UK registered car in Spain?

If you spend more than 183 days in Spain, then you are legally considered to be a resident. Hence, you are only permitted to drive a UK registered vehicle in Spain for up to 6 months of the year. If you stay longer than 6 months: You must register (Matriculate) your UK vehicle in Spain.
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Can I drive a Spanish registered car on a UK licence?

Yes, you can buy and drive a Spanish registered car and yes, you can drive it on your UK DL as a non-resident.
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Can I use my UK driving licence in Spain on holiday?

Spain recently changed its law on UK licences and requires expats to exchange their licence for a British one. However, tourists are able to drive in Spain on a UK licence for up to 90 days if they aren't residents.
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