Driving years of experience - exchanging UK to Canadian driving licence
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Driving years of experience - exchanging UK to Canadian driving licence
Hi,
I have recently moved from the UK to Toronto and have 11 years of driving experience in the UK.
I am aware that I can exchange my UK driving license to a Canadian one, but I am unclear on whether they will count the 11 years of driving. If they do count it - do I still need a 'Letter of Authentication' from DVLA or is the back of my pink drivers license enough, as it shows the date from when I first started driving?
Thank you!
I have recently moved from the UK to Toronto and have 11 years of driving experience in the UK.
I am aware that I can exchange my UK driving license to a Canadian one, but I am unclear on whether they will count the 11 years of driving. If they do count it - do I still need a 'Letter of Authentication' from DVLA or is the back of my pink drivers license enough, as it shows the date from when I first started driving?
Thank you!
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Re: Driving years of experience - exchanging UK to Canadian driving licence
Hi,
I have recently moved from the UK to Toronto and have 11 years of driving experience in the UK.
I am aware that I can exchange my UK driving license to a Canadian one, but I am unclear on whether they will count the 11 years of driving. If they do count it - do I still need a 'Letter of Authentication' from DVLA or is the back of my pink drivers license enough, as it shows the date from when I first started driving?
Thank you!
I have recently moved from the UK to Toronto and have 11 years of driving experience in the UK.
I am aware that I can exchange my UK driving license to a Canadian one, but I am unclear on whether they will count the 11 years of driving. If they do count it - do I still need a 'Letter of Authentication' from DVLA or is the back of my pink drivers license enough, as it shows the date from when I first started driving?
Thank you!
https://www.ontario.ca/page/exchange...ence#section-1
If your vision is naff like mine remember to take your glasses or contacts as they will give you an eye test.
Also try and do some research as some of the Service Ontario DriveTest places have ridiculous lines.
Last edited by JamesM; Apr 3rd 2018 at 10:37 pm.
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Re: Driving years of experience - exchanging UK to Canadian driving licence
Hi,
I have recently moved from the UK to Toronto and have 11 years of driving experience in the UK.
I am aware that I can exchange my UK driving license to a Canadian one, but I am unclear on whether they will count the 11 years of driving. If they do count it - do I still need a 'Letter of Authentication' from DVLA or is the back of my pink drivers license enough, as it shows the date from when I first started driving?
Thank you!
I have recently moved from the UK to Toronto and have 11 years of driving experience in the UK.
I am aware that I can exchange my UK driving license to a Canadian one, but I am unclear on whether they will count the 11 years of driving. If they do count it - do I still need a 'Letter of Authentication' from DVLA or is the back of my pink drivers license enough, as it shows the date from when I first started driving?
Thank you!
No, you don't need anything 'letter of experience' as Services Ontario can see how long you have had your licence from the 'start date' on the UK form. Note that Services Ontario do not 'give you credit' as such, all they care is that you have been driving for at least 2 years. The start date of your Canadian licence will be the date they exchange your licence.
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Re: Driving years of experience - exchanging UK to Canadian driving licence
I foolishly had a Drink Drive conviction over 15 years ago in the UK (I was very young, just past my test and drove friends home after watching the football one night only and have always deeply regretted doing it.).
When I am in Canada will that still show up on my licence and do I declare it still?
When I am in Canada will that still show up on my licence and do I declare it still?
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Re: Driving years of experience - exchanging UK to Canadian driving licence
I foolishly had a Drink Drive conviction over 15 years ago in the UK (I was very young, just past my test and drove friends home after watching the football one night only and have always deeply regretted doing it.).
When I am in Canada will that still show up on my licence and do I declare it still?
When I am in Canada will that still show up on my licence and do I declare it still?
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Re: Driving years of experience - exchanging UK to Canadian driving licence
That has really brought me down with a bump! I was part hoping for a fresh start with a new driving licence. I was planning (in my daydreams) to be a regular at the rainbow bridge crossing doing my summer road trips into the US.
Can't blame them for wanting to keep the roads safe - I shouldn't have done it... My own stupid fault.
Thanks aviator for your post
Certainly brought it home about my licence.
Can't blame them for wanting to keep the roads safe - I shouldn't have done it... My own stupid fault.
Thanks aviator for your post
Certainly brought it home about my licence.
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Re: Driving years of experience - exchanging UK to Canadian driving licence
That has really brought me down with a bump! I was part hoping for a fresh start with a new driving licence. I was planning (in my daydreams) to be a regular at the rainbow bridge crossing doing my summer road trips into the US.
Can't blame them for wanting to keep the roads safe - I shouldn't have done it... My own stupid fault.
Thanks aviator for your post
Certainly brought it home about my licence.
Can't blame them for wanting to keep the roads safe - I shouldn't have done it... My own stupid fault.
Thanks aviator for your post
Certainly brought it home about my licence.
An older DUI may not impact entry to the US if this is the only conviction.
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Re: Driving years of experience - exchanging UK to Canadian driving licence
Got it... no getting away from the past. Not complaining - good to know.
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Re: Driving years of experience - exchanging UK to Canadian driving licence
Hi,
I have recently moved from the UK to Toronto and have 11 years of driving experience in the UK.
I am aware that I can exchange my UK driving license to a Canadian one, but I am unclear on whether they will count the 11 years of driving. If they do count it - do I still need a 'Letter of Authentication' from DVLA or is the back of my pink drivers license enough, as it shows the date from when I first started driving?
Thank you!
I have recently moved from the UK to Toronto and have 11 years of driving experience in the UK.
I am aware that I can exchange my UK driving license to a Canadian one, but I am unclear on whether they will count the 11 years of driving. If they do count it - do I still need a 'Letter of Authentication' from DVLA or is the back of my pink drivers license enough, as it shows the date from when I first started driving?
Thank you!
Insurance company usually ask about the past 10 years of any offence I believe.
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Re: Driving years of experience - exchanging UK to Canadian driving licence
DUI can quadruple insurance premiums
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/glob...ticle19100767/
https://www.ratelab.ca/rates-after-dui/
Now we just need the same for distracted driving!
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/glob...ticle19100767/
https://www.ratelab.ca/rates-after-dui/
Now we just need the same for distracted driving!
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Re: Driving years of experience - exchanging UK to Canadian driving licence
Have a read of the wiki on this subject here - lots there about converting your licence in Ontario.
No, you don't need anything 'letter of experience' as Services Ontario can see how long you have had your licence from the 'start date' on the UK form. Note that Services Ontario do not 'give you credit' as such, all they care is that you have been driving for at least 2 years. The start date of your Canadian licence will be the date they exchange your licence.
No, you don't need anything 'letter of experience' as Services Ontario can see how long you have had your licence from the 'start date' on the UK form. Note that Services Ontario do not 'give you credit' as such, all they care is that you have been driving for at least 2 years. The start date of your Canadian licence will be the date they exchange your licence.
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Re: Driving years of experience - exchanging UK to Canadian driving licence
You have zero years experience driving in Canada and your insurer will start you off on that basis.
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Re: Driving years of experience - exchanging UK to Canadian driving licence
Is ON auto insurance all private? The OP may be able to claim a claims free discount with the appropriate documentation. In BC the optional private insurers require 10 year North American driving experience.
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Re: Driving years of experience - exchanging UK to Canadian driving licence
Insurance companies for the most part are not interested in U.K. driving experience but the OP should get a quote from Johnson’s as they are good for newbies.
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Re: Driving years of experience - exchanging UK to Canadian driving licence
In BC, ICBC will accept no claims history, so long as it is written in a specific format. Gone are the days you can claim a discount over the phone!