Licences, how do they work in the UK

[Mikesmotorbike]

Hey guys, as you know I might possibly be back over in the UK for R.A.F. duties. I have a question, as British laws state that I have to have an English licence if I spend more than 3 months there (which I hopefully will) do I need to repass my test? (I'll have a full bike licence) or will I just have to ask to have an English one printed out (my dad did that, well from U.K. to French licence)

cheers for any answers as I'm still kinda wondering how this will all work out.

 

[Yarek]

OK - the rules are that you can drive on an EU issued license for a motorcycle for 3 years... these are the rules...

A valid community licence issued on the strength of a driving test within the EC/EEA, will allow you to drive in GB for a set period. Alternatively, you can exchange your licence for a British licence.

Provided your licence remains valid you may drive in GB:
Car, motorcycle driving licence holders (ordinary driving licence):
until aged 70 or for three years after becoming resident, whichever is the longer period
Lorry, minibus, bus driving licence holders (vocational driving licence):
until aged 45 or for five years after becoming resident, whichever is the longer period
if you are aged over 45 (but under 65) until your 66th birthday or for five years after becoming resident, whichever is the shorter period
if you are aged 65 or over for 12 months after becoming resident
In order to continue driving after these periods, you must get a British driving licence.

Oh yeah, here's the DVLA page that sets out the rules...

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/Dr ... DG_4022556

 

[Mikesmotorbike]

cheers mate, might not bother to transfer it from the start then, wait a year and see how it goes.

 

[Yarek]

cheers mate, might not bother to transfer it from the start then, wait a year and see how it goes.

Aye, sounds like the best plan - saves you needless faffing about and having to pay to get your license changed.