Driving PT car with UK licence in UK
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Driving PT car with UK licence in UK
Going to pick up a PT car in a month or so in the UK, I've still got a UK licence which is registered with the IMTT(no idea where paper is though), would I face any problems with UK police and is there licence checks while boarding ferry that could give me problems? Anything else I should be aware of while bringing vehicle? Will car documents give me problems if not in my name? (I will probably only have the "compra e venda" document signed)
Oh and one other thing about ferry, do cabins have 2 single beds?
Oh and one other thing about ferry, do cabins have 2 single beds?
#2
Re: Driving PT car with UK licence in UK
Going to pick up a PT car in a month or so in the UK, I've still got a UK licence which is registered with the IMTT(no idea where paper is though), would I face any problems with UK police and is there licence checks while boarding ferry that could give me problems? Anything else I should be aware of while bringing vehicle? Will car documents give me problems if not in my name? (I will probably only have the "compra e venda" document signed)
Oh and one other thing about ferry, do cabins have 2 single beds?
Oh and one other thing about ferry, do cabins have 2 single beds?
I have just got myself a van from the UK with PT plates. I had no problem with the ferry or when driving through France. Make sure you get all the documents and the transfer document signed. Can't confirm anything about the UK police as i had nothing to do with then. Like you i have a PT registered licence and as i wasn't stopped then i can't say what would happen. I did have the original insurance document and i don't know the position over insurance.
Santander ferry each time i used it has single bunks.
Good luck
Peter
Last edited by peterfc; Oct 31st 2016 at 8:12 pm.
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Re: Driving PT car with UK licence in UK
Hi
I have just got myself a van from the UK with PT plates. I had no problem with the ferry or when driving through France. Make sure you get all the documents and the transfer document signed. Can't confirm anything about the UK police as i had nothing to do with then. Like you i have a PT registered licence and as i wasn't stopped then i can't say what would happen. I did have the original insurance document and i don't know the position over insurance.
Santander ferry each time i used it has single bunks.
Good luck
Peter
I have just got myself a van from the UK with PT plates. I had no problem with the ferry or when driving through France. Make sure you get all the documents and the transfer document signed. Can't confirm anything about the UK police as i had nothing to do with then. Like you i have a PT registered licence and as i wasn't stopped then i can't say what would happen. I did have the original insurance document and i don't know the position over insurance.
Santander ferry each time i used it has single bunks.
Good luck
Peter
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Re: Driving PT car with UK licence in UK
Hi
As long as you have a license (paper part no longer needed, but remember plastic card only last 10 years) and insurance you're ok to drive here. Although it's good to remember the speed limits are in mph, oh and that we have lots of speed cameras.
I did the maths in August, whilst it's around £100 cheaper to drive and go via France... the long drive and thus increased risk of an accident, also French strikes..... I went via Santander port.
Paul
As long as you have a license (paper part no longer needed, but remember plastic card only last 10 years) and insurance you're ok to drive here. Although it's good to remember the speed limits are in mph, oh and that we have lots of speed cameras.
I did the maths in August, whilst it's around £100 cheaper to drive and go via France... the long drive and thus increased risk of an accident, also French strikes..... I went via Santander port.
Paul
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Re: Driving PT car with UK licence in UK
Hi
As long as you have a license (paper part no longer needed, but remember plastic card only last 10 years) and insurance you're ok to drive here. Although it's good to remember the speed limits are in mph, oh and that we have lots of speed cameras.
I did the maths in August, whilst it's around £100 cheaper to drive and go via France... the long drive and thus increased risk of an accident, also French strikes..... I went via Santander port.
Paul
As long as you have a license (paper part no longer needed, but remember plastic card only last 10 years) and insurance you're ok to drive here. Although it's good to remember the speed limits are in mph, oh and that we have lots of speed cameras.
I did the maths in August, whilst it's around £100 cheaper to drive and go via France... the long drive and thus increased risk of an accident, also French strikes..... I went via Santander port.
Paul
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Re: Driving PT car with UK licence in UK
May I ask how it went?
It is well discussed that a UK resident with a UK driving licence is not allowed to drive a PT (or other foreign) car in the UK. I am in a similar position to you and would be very grateful if you picked up any info/experiences.
Hope all went smoothly!
It is well discussed that a UK resident with a UK driving licence is not allowed to drive a PT (or other foreign) car in the UK. I am in a similar position to you and would be very grateful if you picked up any info/experiences.
Hope all went smoothly!
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Re: Driving PT car with UK licence in UK
May I ask how it went?
It is well discussed that a UK resident with a UK driving licence is not allowed to drive a PT (or other foreign) car in the UK. I am in a similar position to you and would be very grateful if you picked up any info/experiences.
Hope all went smoothly!
It is well discussed that a UK resident with a UK driving licence is not allowed to drive a PT (or other foreign) car in the UK. I am in a similar position to you and would be very grateful if you picked up any info/experiences.
Hope all went smoothly!
P.s there were no questions while boarding ferry
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Re: Driving PT car with UK licence in UK
Hi Gedscottish
Thank you for the reply. Pleased it all went well. Its difficult to know how it would have gone if an officious police man had pulled you over. Your knowledge of the law may be greater than such person but that would not stop an extended delay.
May I ask you a question please... We are UK residents and trying to buy land here in PT. My car just expired in Avo and will be legally disposed of by Green Flag. But we need another car. Is it possible to buy a PT car after I get a NIF number, or are there more hurdles? We need to drive back to the UK to collect our stuff once property purchased – can I drive in the UK with a PT car as a UK resident under a UK licence?
I have had lots of conflicting info, your thoughts would be greatly appreciated! John
Thank you for the reply. Pleased it all went well. Its difficult to know how it would have gone if an officious police man had pulled you over. Your knowledge of the law may be greater than such person but that would not stop an extended delay.
May I ask you a question please... We are UK residents and trying to buy land here in PT. My car just expired in Avo and will be legally disposed of by Green Flag. But we need another car. Is it possible to buy a PT car after I get a NIF number, or are there more hurdles? We need to drive back to the UK to collect our stuff once property purchased – can I drive in the UK with a PT car as a UK resident under a UK licence?
I have had lots of conflicting info, your thoughts would be greatly appreciated! John
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Re: Driving PT car with UK licence in UK
Hi Gedscottish
Thank you for the reply. Pleased it all went well. Its difficult to know how it would have gone if an officious police man had pulled you over. Your knowledge of the law may be greater than such person but that would not stop an extended delay.
May I ask you a question please... We are UK residents and trying to buy land here in PT. My car just expired in Avo and will be legally disposed of by Green Flag. But we need another car. Is it possible to buy a PT car after I get a NIF number, or are there more hurdles? We need to drive back to the UK to collect our stuff once property purchased – can I drive in the UK with a PT car as a UK resident under a UK licence?
I have had lots of conflicting info, your thoughts would be greatly appreciated! John
Thank you for the reply. Pleased it all went well. Its difficult to know how it would have gone if an officious police man had pulled you over. Your knowledge of the law may be greater than such person but that would not stop an extended delay.
May I ask you a question please... We are UK residents and trying to buy land here in PT. My car just expired in Avo and will be legally disposed of by Green Flag. But we need another car. Is it possible to buy a PT car after I get a NIF number, or are there more hurdles? We need to drive back to the UK to collect our stuff once property purchased – can I drive in the UK with a PT car as a UK resident under a UK licence?
I have had lots of conflicting info, your thoughts would be greatly appreciated! John