Does a UK driving ban apply in Ireland?
Driving bans are now mutually recognised on both sides of the Irish border due to a change in the law. The law change gives effect to a road safety agreement signed between the UK and Irish governments in 2015. Drivers banned in their home jurisdiction would not be able to drive in the other as they have no licence.
Can I have an English 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.
How do I get my driving license back after a ban?
You’re able to re-apply for your driving licence before your disqualification period ends. If you’ve been banned from driving due to a drink or drug driving offence, the DVLA will send you a renewal form (D27) either 56 days before your ban ends, or 90 days if you’re classed as a high-risk offender.
Which countries driving Licence is valid in UK?
You’re able to drive in the UK for 12 months on a license issued in a ‘designated country’, which includes:
- Australia.
- Barbados.
- Hong Kong.
- Monaco.
- Singapore.
- Falkland Islands.
- Republic of Korea.
- South Africa.
Can You Drive in the UK with an Irish driving licence?
If you live in Ireland and have a UK driving licence, your licence will not be recognised here if there is a no-deal Brexit. You should apply to convert your UK licence to an Irish licence before Brexit to ensure that you can continue driving here if this situation arises.
What happens when you get banned for drink driving in Ireland?
When you get banned for drink driving, the ban that is imposed is: Disqualification from holding a driver’s licence. This will mean that if you have an Irish drivers licence, you will be required to hand it in, and you will not be entitled to have the licence returned or to apply for a new licence until the period of disqualification has ended.
Do you have to be an EU citizen to drive in Ireland?
You are considered resident in Ireland if you live here for at least 185 days in any calendar year. If you are an EU Citizen and you have a driving licence issued by an EU/EEA member state you can drive in Ireland as long as your existing licence is valid.
When do I need to change my EU driving license to Irish?
If you wish to exchange your driving licence for an equivalent Irish driving licence, Non-EU licence holders must do so within 1 year of their driving licence expiring (10 years for EU licence holders).