another question
Mar 19th 2008, 7:57 pm
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another question
i have just read that in Alberta you can exchange your GB licence for a Alberta licence with the exception of Northern Ireland and the channel Islands. I have a UK international licence. does anyone know if this agreement still stands as I have read elsewhere that you can only drive for 90 days. clarification would be good on this matter.
thanks again.
thanks again.
Mar 19th 2008, 8:09 pm
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Re: another question
An International Driver's Licence is a supplement to a standard driver's licence. It is not a stand-alone driver's licence.
You can exchange a British driver's licence (excluding Northern Ireland and Channel Islands) for an Alberta driver's licence.
You cannot exchange an International Driver's Licence for an Alberta driver's licence.
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You can exchange a British driver's licence (excluding Northern Ireland and Channel Islands) for an Alberta driver's licence.
You cannot exchange an International Driver's Licence for an Alberta driver's licence.
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Mar 19th 2008, 8:15 pm
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Re: another question
what constitutes a british licence to be different from a northern irish licence?
Mar 19th 2008, 8:29 pm
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Mar 19th 2008, 8:44 pm
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Re: another question
just got my licence out. it says it is issued by the dvlni instead of dvla., but on the credit cards bit it says UK.
the mystery goes on.....................
the mystery goes on.....................
Mar 19th 2008, 9:38 pm
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Re: another question
How about giving them a bell to get it straight from the horses mouth?
Mar 19th 2008, 9:46 pm
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Re: another question
Service Alberta Drivers Licence
A valid licence from a country that has a reciprocal agreement with Alberta, includes Austria, Belgium, Germany, Japan, South Korea, Switzerland and the United Kingdom of Great Britian (excluding Northern Ireland), can be exchanged for a Class 5 when the applicant is presenting a valid licence of equivalent class. A Class 6 operator's licence shall be issued to valid Swiss Class A, A1 licence and a Japanese International driver's licence which permits the holder to operate a motorcycle. All other classes requested would require testing and must provide applicable medical and vision screening. All applicants must present immigration and residency documentation and acceptable identification.
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Mar 19th 2008, 10:00 pm
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Re: another question
Mar 19th 2008, 10:19 pm
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Re: another question
No I meant the o/p call DVLA to see if he has an Uk or NI one as he reckons it says two different things on his!!!
