British residents driving in Spain new laws 2021
Expats Spain who don't hold a Spanish licence must take a driving test here
There is a lot of confusion at the moment amongst BRITISH residents living in Spain and many have been told they need to take a driving test here in Spain, to start with it was thought that you might be allowed to exchange your British driving licence for a Spanish one until June of this year when the transition period runs out but more and more people are being told that this is not the case and they must take the Spanish examination. "You have to take both theory and practical tests to obtain a Spanish permit.”
The United Kingdom effectively ceased to be a member of the European Union as of December 31, 2020, so all traffic agreements within the EU are no longer valid for license holders. drive issued by the UK:
As of January 1st, 2021, the general regulations will apply and the permits issued by the British authorities will only enable you to drive in Spain for six months, from the entry of the holder in Spain or from the date of obtaining residence. legal, not being valid to circulate in Spain from that moment on.
For holders of a British driving license who weren't resident in Spain on December 31st, 2020, the six-month period started from January 1st, 2021.
Impact of Brexit on driving to Spain for holidays
The UK is no longer part of the EU
To drive in Spain, you must have a valid photocard driving licence, you won't need an International Driving Permit to drive in Spain. British driving in Spain.
British tourists driving in Spain
A 'green card' from your insurer that proves you have valid insurance
A GB sticker for your car
A car insurance policy that allows travel to Europe
British driving in Spain.
Checklist
Passport as proof of ID
Your V5C certificate
Warning triangle
GB sticker
Headlight adjustment
High-visibility jacket
British driving in Spain
Roundabouts
When you’re driving on a Spanish roundabout, remember that cars already on the roundabout have priority over cars that don’t. British driving in Spain.
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