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When the UK was part of the EU, instead of its distinguishing sign "GB", it used the code "UK" inside the EU emblem on driving licences and followed EU driving licence standards. [39] The UK subsequently withdrew from the EU and the EU flag is no longer featured on UK driving licences issued after the transition period ended on 31 December 2020 ...
The European driving licence is a driving licence issued by the member states of the European Economic Area (EEA); all 27 EU member states and three EFTA member states; Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway, which give shared features the various driving licence styles formerly in use. It is credit card-style with a photograph.
During the transition period EU law continued to apply to the UK in accordance with the withdrawal agreement, [62] and hence, UK driving licences were valid in the EU and, EU driving licences in the UK until the transition period ended 31 December 2020. The EU flag was removed from UK driving licences when the transition period ended.
Driving licences and other cards issued by state or regional governments indicating certain permissions are not counted here as national identity cards. So for example, by this criterion, the United States driver's license is excluded, as these are issued by local (state) governments.
When travelling within the Common Travel Area (UK and Ireland), other valid identity documentation (such as a driving licence) is often sufficient for Irish and British citizens. [15] As of 2024, Denmark is the only state that does not issue identity cards that are valid as travel documents in the EEA member states and Switzerland. [16]
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Front cover of a Canadian International Driving Permit issued by the Canadian Automobile Association on 29 March 2023 in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. An International Driving Permit (IDP), often referred to as an international driving license, is a translation of a domestic driving license that allows the holder to drive a private motor vehicle in any country or jurisdiction that recognises ...
The United Kingdom driving test is a test of competence that UK residents take in order to obtain a full Great Britain or Northern Ireland (car) driving licence or to add additional full entitlements to an existing one. [1] Tests vary depending on the class of vehicle to be driven.