UK Driving Licence
#1
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Living in Canada 5 years

Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 43
From: Mississauga

Good evening,
I moved to Ontario 5 years ago and have never needed a car, so still have my UK licence. Can I hire a car with my UK licence (I have over 10 years UK driving experience) or do I need to exchange it for a Canadian Licence?
Thanks in advance.
Joe
I moved to Ontario 5 years ago and have never needed a car, so still have my UK licence. Can I hire a car with my UK licence (I have over 10 years UK driving experience) or do I need to exchange it for a Canadian Licence?
Thanks in advance.
Joe
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You will probably find that your Photocard has expired anyway and therefore your Licence will not be accepted.
Your UK Licence was only valid for the first 60 days that you were in Ontario.
I would advise exchanging for an Ontario Licence before you try to rent a car...
Your UK Licence was only valid for the first 60 days that you were in Ontario.
I would advise exchanging for an Ontario Licence before you try to rent a car...
#3
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Living in Canada 5 years

Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 43
From: Mississauga

Thanks for the advice I'll do that........
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If your UK Licence is still all in-date and you have a UK address and UK credit card, you might still get away with it.
But I would suggest it's about time....
But I would suggest it's about time....
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A rental company rent you a car by showing a UK license, however this may still cause problems.
If under the law in ON you license is not valid (nothing to do with UK law and validity), you may find yourself uninsured in the even of a claim, or on the wrong end of the law if you get a ticket.
If under the law in ON you license is not valid (nothing to do with UK law and validity), you may find yourself uninsured in the even of a claim, or on the wrong end of the law if you get a ticket.




