Prepare to drive in the EU after Brexit

What private and commercial drivers from the UK may need to do to drive abroad when the UK leaves the EU on 29 March 2019.

Published 25 October 2018
Last updated 14 January 2019 — see all updates

From:

Department for Transport, Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency, Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain, and Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

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Requirements for all UK citizens driving abroad from 29 March 2019

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Requirements for UK commercial drivers driving abroad from 29 March 2019

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Details

From 28 March 2019, drivers from the UK will need extra documentation to drive in the EU and EEA.

This includes registering certain trailers with the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) and carrying a trailer registration certificate.

In the event that the UK leaves the EU without a deal, UK drivers may also need an international driving permit (IDP) to drive in the EU and EEA.

See also

• Driving abroad
• Foreign travel advice
• Going and being abroad – EU Exit guidance
• Importing, exporting and transporting – EU Exit guidance for your business
• International driving permits for UK drivers from 28 March 2019
• Passenger travel to Europe by air, rail or sea after Brexit
• Passport rules for travel to Europe after Brexit
• Trailer registration
• Transport – EU Exit guidance
• UK nationals in the EU: guidance for UK nationals living in the EU

This guidance expands on the driving, road haulage and coach services technical notices published in September 2018.

Published 25 October 2018
Last updated 14 January 2019