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Jul 13th 2016, 2:11 pm

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Re: UK to US driving license

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Originally Posted by Pulaski

Many people do register it to a relative's address, others think that it's pointless. I am on the fence. ..... If you move back to the UK you can easily get it reissued up to your 70th birthday.

When you visit the UK it is best to use your US/non-EU license anyway, because the police/courts can't put points on it.

Nice tip there. I guess I'll use both when I go to the UK to visit family, use my UK license to rent cars but if I get pulled over use my US license

Jul 13th 2016, 2:17 pm

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It is illegal to renew a UK DL unless you are a UK resident. I emailed the DVLA and they quoted an EU directive saying so.

Jul 13th 2016, 2:18 pm

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Originally Posted by jambey2510

Nice tip there. I guess I'll use both when I go to the UK to visit family, use my UK license to rent cars but if I get pulled over use my US license. .....

Nah, you have to rent using your US license (the validity of the UK is questionable anyway), but if you trip a speed camera and you have rented using your UK license, you'll get the points on your licence.

Jul 13th 2016, 2:19 pm

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.... they quoted an EU directive saying so.

Is that still relevant after 6/23?

Jul 13th 2016, 2:21 pm

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Is that still relevant after 6/23?

It depends whether you are a Brexit or Remainer.

Jul 13th 2016, 2:22 pm

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Also when I rented from Avis last year they wanted recent proof of address to match my license. Also if you have an accident and they find out you gave false information , the insurance may deny your claim.

Jul 13th 2016, 2:49 pm

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Re: UK to US driving license

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Originally Posted by jambey2510

Nice tip there. I guess I'll use both when I go to the UK to visit family, use my UK license to rent cars but if I get pulled over use my US license

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Originally Posted by mrken30

Yeah... I really wouldn't recommend doing anything that would invalidate the car rental insurance.

If I rent a vehicle in the UK, I will be sure to use my US license and give my US address.

Jul 13th 2016, 3:05 pm

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Originally Posted by cautiousjon

Yeah... I really wouldn't recommend doing anything that would invalidate the car rental insurance.

If I rent a vehicle in the UK, I will be sure to use my US license and give my US address.

I have never been stopped in the UK driving a rental car, nor do I plan to be, but I wonder how the police would react if I present a US license, backed if necessary with a US PP, when I still sound like I came from Sheffield?