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Forum: Canada

Jun 7th 2021, 8:17 pm

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Obtaining a drivers abstract from the UK

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Posted By gforce3

Re: Obtaining a drivers abstract from the UK

Just to clarify- if you have less than 2 years on the license you currently hold, you may need to get the letter of entitlement before you exchange your license. They may try to give you a learner...

Forum: Canada

Jun 7th 2021, 7:33 pm

Replies: 18

Obtaining a drivers abstract from the UK

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Posted By gforce3

Re: Obtaining a drivers abstract from the UK

Yea no worries about asking your own question. It sounds like you are essentially in the same situation as me. You don't need a full driving history to exchange your license (or get insurance for...

Forum: Canada

Jun 2nd 2021, 5:50 pm

Replies: 18

Obtaining a drivers abstract from the UK

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Posted By gforce3

Re: Obtaining a drivers abstract from the UK

I'm trying to avoid the international call but I think I will have to resort to this. The DVLA like to keep their contact info close to their chest for some reason! Thankyou for the reply.

Forum: Canada

Jun 2nd 2021, 5:48 pm

Replies: 18

Obtaining a drivers abstract from the UK

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Posted By gforce3

Re: Obtaining a drivers abstract from the UK

You are correct- it is not mandatory to prove driver history acquire a Canadian license (due the the reciprocal exchange agreement). I need it to qualify for a much lower rate of insurance. I...

Forum: Canada

May 31st 2021, 9:52 pm

Replies: 18

Obtaining a drivers abstract from the UK

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Posted By gforce3

Obtaining a drivers abstract from the UK

HI all,

I recently moved to BC, from Alberta, prior to that- Manitoba- prior to that- England.

When I first arrived in Manitoba I exchanged my UK driving license for a Manitoba driving license....

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