From 28 September 2021, you’ll need a UK sticker instead of a GB sticker on your vehicle to drive abroad. You do not need to carry a green card to drive in the EU (including Ireland), Andorra, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Serbia, or Switzerland.
Do garages sell UK stickers?
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The new UK stickers will be available online, and in post offices and garages for around £1.50.
Can I use a UK sticker on my car now?
As of Tuesday 28th September 2021, new guidance from the government states that GB stickers must now be removed or covered up from vehicles because the GB number plate sticker is no longer valid abroad.
Do I need a UK sticker on my car?
If your number plate includes the UK identifier with the Union flag (also known as the Union Jack), you do not need a UK sticker. However, you will need to display a UK sticker clearly on the rear of your vehicle if your number plate has any of the following: a GB identifier with the Union flag. a Euro symbol.
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Why do you need a UK sticker?
The change from the traditional GB identifiers to the new UK one is designed to be more inclusive of Northern Ireland. Under new rules, motorists driving outside of the country must now display a UK sticker or a UK licence plate instead of the traditional GB logo.
Why do I have to have a UK sticker?
Do I need GB or UK sticker or numberplate to drive my car in abroad? Since September 2021, “you must display the UK identifier when driving a UK-registered vehicle abroad,” states the Department for Transport.
Why do I need a GB sticker?
The “GB” sticker, which meant Great Britain and was valid for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland drivers, was widely used by Britons while travelling outside the country, and it served as an identity token. Now, with this decision entering force on September 28, it has to be replaced with one that says “UK”.
Do I need a UK sticker to drive in France?
If your vehicle does not have the UK identifier within the number plate, you will require a UK sticker when driving in France. GB stickers will no longer be valid from the end of September.
Do I need a UK car sticker to drive in Ireland?
Although vehicles registered in Northern Ireland or Great Britain are not required to display a UK sticker or symbol when driving in the Republic of Ireland, a UK sticker should be displayed on UK-registered vehicles when they’re driven in the rest of the EU or EEA.
Do I need a GB sticker to drive in Spain?
If you are driving in Spain, you must display a UK sticker no matter what is on your number plate. If you have a GB sticker, you must cover or remove it.
How long can I drive my 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.
What documents do I need to carry in my car in Spain?
If you are driving a Spanish registered vehicle in Spain, there are four mandatory documents you must carry in the car.
- A valid driving licence.
- the vehicle’s Permiso de Circulación.
- the Tarjeta de Inspección Técnica del Vehículo.
- Up to date ITV pass certificate if applicable.
How long can you drive your UK car in Spain?
Vehicles from the UK can be temporarily imported into Spain for up to six months in any period of 12 months. In order to stay on the right side of the law, the following documents should always be carried: Full, valid UK driving licence.
Can I take my car to Spain for 6 months?
Spain has no restriction on how long the vehicle is in Spain, they only stipulate that it be driven on the road for a maximum of 6 months in any 12 and that it must be fully legal in its country of registration.
Can I keep a UK registered car in Spain?
You are legally permitted to drive your UK registered vehicle in Spain. You just need to make sure you are familiar with the legislation and documentation requirements so that you don’t become another Brit who has had their vehicle impounded and been hit with a massive fine!
How long can I keep a UK registered car in Spain after Brexit?
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.
How much does it cost to change UK plates to Spanish?
The process can cost from 300€ to 1500€ depending on the car, including ITV, documentation, duties, other fees and even customs (when you buy a new car and bring it to Spain).
Can I own a car in Spain as a non resident?
Spanish law allows foreign nationals, both residents and non-residents, to purchase a car in the country. According to the General Directorate of Traffic, about 861,000 cars were sold in Spain between January and December 2021. The market is full of dealers offering various new and used cars.
What do I need to drive my UK car in Spain?
What do I need to drive in Spain?
- Full UK driving licence.
- Passport as proof of ID.
- Car insurance documents.
- V5C registration document.
Can I drive in Spain with a UK license 2022?
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UK licence holders resident in Spain can now continue to drive using their valid UK driving licence until 30 April 2022.
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