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[Dices]

I've got a question about the penalty points system in this country. I hold a full European driving license which allows my to drive permanently in this country until I reach 70. In my country we don't have a system with points. This means I only have a paper version of my license that looks like this.


So I wonder what happens if I get caught speeding over here? They can't put points on my license because that would mean I have to sent it somewhere and then I wouldn't be able to drive in the meanwhile. And it doesn't hold a place to "write" the points on like the UK version has.

Does this mean I found a loop hole and they can't give me points or am I thinking too wishfull.

[Dai_ST]

I think to drive in the UK you'll need a UK licence cos really they cant put points on a foreign licence cos only the country that the licence is valid in can put points on it thats why if you drive abroad with a UK licence they cant put points on it and only give you a fine

[Dices]

Well http://www.direct.go...ence/DG_4022556 says:

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Residents

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

So that means I don't have to exchange it, doesn't it?

[FITZYNKAZ]

Says exchange it after 3 years so i recon u need it exchanged if u have loved here 3 years i know a few polish guys i work with 1 has been done for not exchanging it im sure although nothing ever came of it as he exchanged it

[Dices]

FITZYNKAZ, on 05 February 2012 - 05:12 PM, said:

Says exchange it after 3 years so i recon u need it exchanged if u have loved here 3 years i know a few polish guys i work with 1 has been done for not exchanging it im sure although nothing ever came of it as he exchanged it

It says until the age of 70 or after 3 years which ever is the longer period. So in that part I should be fine. Poland is in the list of the EU-countries so it's quite strange they got done, or it was a long time ago. I've got a feeling I'm on to something

[Master-of-none]

Dices,
at the time of awarding points, the suggestion will be made to exchage the Polish licence for a UK licence.
If this is not done then points are put on a 'shadow licence' and must be declared to the UK insurance company - usual conditions, not declared = invalid insurance. Either way, the police & courts will have access to the existence of the points by a computer check.

[Dices]

I see. That's a logical solution.Thanks for that

[stevegtuk]

The other option would be to not get caught speeding

[Dices]

stevegtuk, on 07 February 2012 - 10:30 AM, said:

The other option would be to not get caught speeding

I do about 30000 miles a year so it's not if but a matter of when